Medical Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

$122,903 - $154,147 / year

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant to join our Medical Critical Care Team servicing 3 hospital campuses (1,300 beds) in Newark and Wilmington, DE and Elkton, MD. This is a full-time position with option to be standard day rotating position or in dedicated off-shift position (partial nocturnist, full nocturnist, weekendist).

The selected candidate will provide clinical management to patients in the Medical ICU with the support and collaboration by a medical intensivist as well as responding to code blues, performing ICU admissions, and managing rapid responses as part of the RRT team (RRT coverage at Cecil campus only).

Standard Day:

Rotate through day, evening, night, weekend shifts
Day shift 10 or 12-hours, 7a-5p, 9a-7p, 7a-7p
Evening shift, 4p-2a
Night shift, 7p-7a
1 in 3 to 4 weekends
3-5 off shifts (evening/night) per 4 weeks
1 major and 1-2 minor holidays per year

Nocturnist:

12-hour shift, 7:00p-7:00a rotating between Wilmington and Cecil campus
1 in 3 to 4 weekends
1 major and 1-2 minor holidays per year

Candidate may elect to be a partial nocturnist with 50% of shifts dedicated to off-shift and other 50% of shifts dedicated to days, or full nocturnist with 100% of shifts at night

Weekendist:

· Works minimum 78 weekend shifts per year (3 out of 4 weekends)

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Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Generous premium for those working in dedicated off-shift role (*premium pay determined by market conditions, position, and full vs partial)
Yearly incentive plan with payout of up to 5% of base salary
Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend
Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
$2,750 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
Health, dental and vision benefits
403b and Defined Contribution Plans
Fully paid malpractice insurance
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Clinical Duties:

Assess, diagnose, and manage patients through comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing evaluation.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies as appropriate.
Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust management plans as needed.
Coordinate referrals, resource utilization, care transitions, and discharge planning to support optimal patient outcomes.
Educate and counsel patients and families using evidence-based teaching strategies, including teach-back methods.
Serve as a liaison among patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, billing, and coding within the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and the development of clinical protocols and best practices.

Professional Responsibilities:

Deliver exceptional patient-centered care and contribute to a positive patient experience.
Maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence, professionalism, and accountability.
Support team development through collaboration, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and application of new knowledge and skills.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, clinical privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory compliance.

Qualification Requirements:

Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware and Maryland
If NP, Acute Care NP license required
Prescriptive Authority for the state of Delaware and Maryland
DEA registration for the state of Delaware and Maryland
ACLS required

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I 95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

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Annual Compensation Range $122,903.00 - $154,147.00

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

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. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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