The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant to provide care to pediatric patients (ages 0-21) with orthopedic needs on a casual/PRN basis. This role involves working 1-2 days per week within a multidisciplinary care team. The selected candidate will deliver direct patient care in collaboration with an attending physician and support the overall care of children seen in the outpatient clinic at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for collaborative medical management and orthopedic surgical care of pediatric patients.
- Responsible for communicating with families and coordinating care across multiple specialties for both the hospital and outpatient setting.
- Practices collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers to provide high quality health care to children.
- Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and revision of interdisciplinary plan of care.
- May use prescriptive authority if appropriately credentialed to do so.
- Identifies patient/family need for further resources and initiates appropriate referrals.
- Evaluates compliance with the prescribed treatment regimen through telephone calls, family/patient assessments and outpatient visits as needed.
What We Offer
- Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents
- a wellness program
- CME days and dollars
- 403(b) with employer match
- licensure and dues allowance after hire
- tuition reimbursement
- adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave
Qualifications
- Three years of related clinical experience preferred
- Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure required for PNPs
- Active Delaware Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure, with prescriptive authority or Physician Assistant Licensure with or without prescriptive authority required
- Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) & Federal DEA registration with Delaware Address
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Pennsylvania Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant Licensure, with prescriptive authority required within 6 months of hire
- Current Pediatric Acute Care APRN Certification for PNPs
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 - Apply online today!
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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 .
