Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care- Newark

Nemours Children's Health Newark, DE, US

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse for our Newark, Delaware office!

At Nemours Children's Health, we see patients for primary care medical needs like well-child checkups, sick-child care and immunizations. Operating hours for this role are Tues, Wed and Thurs 11:00A to 8:00P and Alternate Saturdays 8:00am to 6pm and Monday or Friday 11:00am to 8:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations
Formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients
Communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition
Educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care
Triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families
Accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record
The NP must be able to work independently as well as part of multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Health, life, dental & 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 & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

Qualifications

PNP: Active Delaware or compact state Registered Nurse Licensure, Active unrestricted Delaware or compact state Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center; BLS and NRP
PA-C: Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state of Delaware or compact state; National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; BLS and NRP
Three years of related clinical experience required
Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills required.

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

NAPNAP2026

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .

About The Team

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here .

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware , a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.

In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.

The hospital is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives.

Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care.

We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.

Wilmington, Delaware

Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

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