Job DescriptionNemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is hiring a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner. This full-time position offers the APP the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, consultants, nurses, and other health care providers, dedicating their specialized work to patients on the psychiatry service. Patients range in age from 6 to 21 years with acute and chronic illnesses of mild to moderate complexity in outpatient settings. Requirements
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Pediatric experience
Qualified candidates must have the ability to be self-directed and flexible as a team member. The ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team and adapt to a rapidly changing clinical environment are critical. Strong communication skills with team members are essential. Psychiatry APPs will:
- Have a full panel of patients with psychiatric needs ages 6-21 years of age in an outpatient setting completing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, developing and executing ongoing treatment plans, including medication management and coordinating care with relevant disciplines and services.
- Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in educational functions of the department (e.g. didactic teaching, precepting trainees, consultation with primary care)
- Participate in relevant enterprise-wide initiatives and committees.
- Assist with coverage of Consult Liaison Service primarily through at-home call weeknights and weekends and, when needed, daytime service as instructed by department leadership. Weeknight and weekend call is compensated separately.
Nemours offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans and well-being options.Situated on the beautiful estate in Wilmington, DE and close to Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, Nemours offers a unique opportunity to practice in a premier setting. The area is known for its top ranked school systems, recreational opportunities, family-oriented settings, access to world class restaurants, professional sports teams, and entertainment. Click on our link below to learn more about Nemours and our Mission! Nemours' MissionAdditional benefits information!Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.#LI-AW2About UsNemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.