Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care - Milford

Nemours Children's Health • Milford, DE

4h

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider for its Milford, Delaware office. The role provides pediatric primary care, including well-child checkups, sick-child care, and immunizations. The provider conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops treatment plans, communicates with physicians and families, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The Nurse Practitioner must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
• Formulate assessments 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