Job DetailsChristianaCare 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 willprovide 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)
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
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.
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