Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants 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.

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 (Cecil campus only).

Standard Day:

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

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
• $2,250 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Clinical Duties:

• Assesses health status of assigned patients through complete physical examination and medical history.
• Analyze patient data and formulate an individualize plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plan.
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act on these accordingly.
• Order, interpret, and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiate referral to appropriate resources and services.
• Foster efficient patient flow through system or discharge.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), which includes history and physical (H&P), consults, progress notes, orders, procedure notes and discharge summaries.
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning, resource allocation, and/or family meetings.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms, and research.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores
• Strive for the highest quality in all aspects of work performance and assume responsibility for improving care/services including onboarding of new team members.
• Learns and uses new information, skills and knowledge.
• Maintains privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization.

Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware and Maryland
• 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
• Inpatient experience a plus, but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

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

Post End Date

Oct 16, 2026

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/