NP/PA - Hospitalist, Nocturnist

ChristianaCare is seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners (CCHP), a large, established hospital-employed group of over 150 physicians and 30 advanced practice clinicians. This nocturnist role supports three hospital campuses (1,300 beds) in Newark and Wilmington, DE, and Elkton, MD. The selected candidate will provide clinical management to patients at the Christiana Campus in Newark, DE, and remotely to patients on the Wilmington and Cecil campuses, collaborating with a hospitalist physician. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Schedule

• 14-15 shifts per 4-week block
• Shift hours: 9:30 PM – 8:30 AM

Pay

Annual compensation range: $117,970 – $148,885. The actual salary will depend on individual factors such as skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus premium pay for off-shift role
• 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
• $2,250 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions, cross coverage, and discharges for patients under inpatient or observation status
• Assess health status through complete physical examination and medical history
• Analyze patient data and formulate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plans
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act accordingly
• Order, interpret, and perform diagnostic testing or labs
• Initiate referrals to appropriate resources and services
• Foster efficient patient flow through the system or discharge
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the EHR, including H&P, consults, progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families using teach-back methods
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and health professionals
• Participate in discharge planning, resource allocation, and family meetings
• Contribute to best practice guidelines, quality improvement projects, algorithms, and research
• Provide excellent customer service and assist in improving patient satisfaction scores
• Maintain privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements for specialization
• Learn and apply new information, skills, and knowledge

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Delaware
• Acute Care NP license required
• Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for Delaware
• DEA registration required
• ACLS certification required

About the Organization

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations. It 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, 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 recognized by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion and the 29th best health system to work for in the U.S. It is also rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT and by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals. The organization is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. The region is well-connected by Amtrak and I-95, providing access to excellent restaurants, entertainment, sporting venues, cultural events, and top colleges and universities. The location is within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities (Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C.), popular beach towns, and ski resorts.