About this opportunity
The Nemours Foundation lists this Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery opportunity in wilmington, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nemours Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team in Wilmington, DE. This APP will function independently and collaboratively to provide general surgery and trauma care for patients from 0 through 21 years of age. This Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for communicating with families and coordinating care in both the hospital and outpatient setting. Additional responsibilities include participation in trauma resuscitation in addition to surgical and trauma consultations throughout the hospital. Coverage expectations include a combination of overnight, weekend and day shifts. Interested candidates should possess the ability to prioritize work, be self-directed, and work well independently and within an interprofessional team. Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Interested applicants should possess the ability to function at a high level in an interprofessional team environment as well as an independent provider.
Department & Position Highlights:
We are the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Delaware
Our team has access to state‑of‑the‑art technology including robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques and ECMO
Structured APP support systems including mentorship and wellness initiatives
Opportunities for career growth including leadership roles, education and quality improvement initiatives
Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on outcomes tracking, enhanced recovery protocols and safety initiatives specific to pediatric surgery
Nemours is known for innovation and collaboration with a strong focus on APP professional growth. The general surgery APP team goes well beyond bedside care – we are educators, researchers and leaders devoted to shaping the future of pediatric general surgery
What We Offer:
Competitive base compensation
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Relocation packages and 403B with employer match
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not‑for‑profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Culture that prioritizes work life balance while maintaining high standards of pediatric care
Position Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, NPs will require acute care certification
Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians' Assistants
Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Delaware or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
America Heart Association BLS, PALS and ATLS
Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience, other job experience may be substituted for this requirement. A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position.
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Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
Who can apply
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