NP​/PA: Diagnostic Radiology , ChristianaCare Newark, DE

Christiana Care is currently looking for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the Christiana Care Department of Radiology in a full-time position.

This employed practice consists of over 40 radiologists, 10 advanced practice clinicians, and is rapidly growing. The selected candidate willwork in collaboration with anesthesia, diagnostic and interventional radiologists to perform consultative and procedural services to inpatients and outpatients on the Newark campus. Procedures performed may include, but are not limited to: MRI requiring moderate sedation, fluoroscopy guided lumbar puncture, paracentesisSchedule

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• No holidays
• No weekends (potential need in future)

• Competitive compensation
• Annual quality incentive plan
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• Annual $2,750 CME Allowance
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• 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.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Perform procedures under the direction of the radiologist and anesthesiologist that are within the scope of APC licensure and departmental/hospital credentialing
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization.

• Certified or eligible Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Physician Assistant certification in the state of Delaware Licensed or eligible for Delaware APRN or PA license
  
  Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for the state of Delaware DEA registration requiredACLS required
  
  Minimum of 2 years NP or PA experience required

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

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