Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology Practice

Christiana Care is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join Christiana Care Gastroenterology Associates in a full‑time position. The practice consists of three gastroenterologists and one advanced practice clinician providing specialized GI care for residents throughout the tristate area.

The selected candidate will provide clinical management of new and established patients in an office setting with the support and collaboration by a gastroenterologist physician.

• Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• No holidays
• No weekends

• Competitive compensation ($ – $ annually).
• Annual quality incentive plan.
• Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend.
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program.
• Annual $2,250 CME Allowance.
• Health, dental and vision benefits.
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plans.
• Fully paid malpractice insurance.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.

• Perform office visits with established or new patients.
• Assess health status through complete physical examination and medical history.
• Analyze patient data and formulate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the physician, nursing and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Evaluate and monitor effectiveness of prescribed management plans.
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act accordingly.
• Order, interpret and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiate referrals to appropriate resources and services.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilize teaching/learning principles and expert clinical knowledge to provide education and counseling to patients and families, including teach‑back.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families and other health professionals.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of best‑practice guidelines, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms and research.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist in improving patient satisfaction scores.
• Strive for the highest quality in all work performance and assume responsibility for improving care/services, including onboarding of new team members.
• Maintain privileges, mandatory education and regulatory requirements as needed for the area of specialization.

• Certified or eligible for Family (FNP), Adult (ANP), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP), Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) nurse practitioner, or Physician Assistant certification in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Licensed or eligible for Pennsylvania APRN or PA license.
• Prescriptive authority or eligibility for the state of Pennsylvania.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS required.
• Minimum of 2 years APRN or PA experience.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Christiana Care is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations with 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 and 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.

Christiana Care is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and has been recognized as one of the nation's best places to work in IT by IDG Computerworld. It is also rated by Health grades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and 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 connected by Amtrak and I‑95 and provides excellent restaurants, entertainment, cultural events and proximity to major cities and airports.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. All qualified applicants are considered 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.