Np/Pa, Cardiac Short Stay Unit

Job Details

ChristianaCare Cardiology is looking for a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their expanding care team at Christiana & Wilmington Cardiac Care units! The selected candidate will collaborate with attending cardiologists to provide acute care services, including initial hospital admissions and follow-up care of cardiac patients. This position is a 10 -hour rotating day/evening shifts with every 4th weekend and holiday requirements. Candidates with Cardiology experience preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs cardiology admissions and provides inpatient follow-up care.

• Appropriate and timely documentation in electronic medical record, including orders.

• Able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Demonstrates decisive judgment. Ability to also work independently encouraged.

• Contributes to the achievement of established practice goals and objectives and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and quality and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Completion of a master's degree program in nursing or as physician assistant. Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant.

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing OR Licensure as a Physician's Assistant by the Delaware Medical Board

• Prefer at least 2-3 years of experience working in an acute care setting; previous experience in cardiology highly desired/preferred.

• BLS/ACLS Certified. DEA required.

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Generous Continuing Education Time and Allowance

• Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave

• Opportunities for Career Growth

• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

• Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Post End Date

Mar 19, 2025

EEO Posting Statement

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.