Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care - Seaford

Nemours Children's Health • Seaford, DE

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant for its Seaford, Delaware primary care office. The practice provides pediatric primary care, including well-child checkups, sick-child care, and immunizations. The role involves assessing and treating pediatric patients, communicating with physicians and families, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. The nurse practitioner must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position offers an opportunity to focus on pediatric care, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Three years of related clinical experience.
• Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills.
• For PNP candidates: active, unrestricted Delaware or compact-state RN and APRN licensure; Delaware prescriptive authority (CSR); Delaware DEA with a Delaware address; and BLS from the American Heart Association.
• For PA-C candidates: active, unrestricted Delaware Physician Assistant license or compact-state license; national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Delaware prescriptive authority; Delaware federal DEA; and BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
• Formulate assessment and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions.
• Educate parents and caregivers about patient conditions and plans of care.
• Triage and respond to phone calls from patient families.
• Accurately record patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, life, dental, and vision benefits for associates and their dependents
• Wellness program
• CME days and dollars
• 403(b) with employer match
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discount programs with various universities for associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance
• Six weeks of paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed