NP/PA - Outpatient Neurology, Epilepsy

About the role

The Epilepsy Team at ChristianaCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient Neurology specialty practice. We are part of a diverse team that cares for a variety of acute and chronic neurologic conditions in the community. The ideal candidate should have prior Neurology experience and be comfortable working independently, with support and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Care for both Epilepsy/seizure and general neurology patients under the supervision of experienced Neurologists.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Cognitive Neurology, Neuromuscular, Neuroimmunology, Autoimmune Neurology, Headache, Neuro-ophthalmology, and Movement disorders specialists.
• Provide comprehensive care to patients with ongoing neurologic needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Family, Adult, or Adult-Geriatric Acute Care, or as a Physician Assistant.
• Licensure or license eligible for Delaware as a Registered Nurse (or compact state) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing, or licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Delaware Board of Medicine.
• Current certification by the appropriate national organization for area of specialty.
• Prescriptive authority, including State of Delaware Controlled Substances and Federal DEA licensures.
• This position may require Maryland licensure and credentialing at Union Hospital.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Neurology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, either Family, Adult, or Adult-Geriatric Acute Care or as a Physician Assistant.
• Licensure or license eligible for Delaware as a Registered Nurse (or compact state) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing or licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Delaware Board of Medicine.
• Current certification by the appropriate national organization for area of specialty.
• Prescriptive authority, including State of Delaware Controlled Substances and Federal DEA licensures.
• This position may require Maryland licensure and credentialing at Union Hospital.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Neurology experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual quality incentive bonus.
• Generous CME (Continuing Medical Education) paid time and allowance.
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off.
• Twelve weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match.

Pay

$112,554.00 - $139,477.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time Monday-Friday position.

Contact Information

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