Palliative Care Team, NP/PA
About The Position
ChristianaCare is searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its talented Supportive and Palliative Care team working in the Christiana and Wilmington hospitals located in Newark and Wilmington, Delaware respectively (30 – 45 minutes south of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse navigators, chaplains, and dedicated social workers. Ideal candidates will have a primary interest in doing inpatient consults, follow ups and teaching, with outpatient call coverage Interested candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be an excellent team player and educator, and committed to continuous learning and personal growth. You will help provide clinical leadership and expertise within the palliative care clinical team and identify opportunities to improve the patient and family experience of care and to improve the effectiveness of resource use. The schedule will be 4 10hour shifts per week with occasional on-call and weekend coverage as necessary
Requirements
- Masters’ degree from an accredited program for graduate level nursing or Physician Assistant Studies with appropriate specialty certification
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the state of Delaware
- Acute Care NP Certification required
- BLS required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Palliative Medicine Certification preferred; or attained within 2 years.
- Palliative care experience and experience as a provider preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise within the palliative care clinical team
- Identify opportunities to improve the patient and family experience of care and to improve the effectiveness of resource use
Benefits
- Generous Continuing Education Time and Allowance
- Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match
- Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
