Advanced Practice Provider Ophthalmology

Nemours is seeking an Ophthalmology Advanced Practice Provider to join our Delaware Team!

At Nemours, we identify and treat eye issues early to reduce the chances of long-term vision problems. Our Ophthalmology team provides a wide range of services from screenings and tests to treating eye injuries and chronic conditions, our ophthalmology team provides the broadest range of services. Nemours is working to create a healthier world for children. Helping children see better is one way we're living up to our mission.

• Provides care to pediatric patients as guided by education, clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement, including ambulatory, inpatient (acute) care, surgical first assist and pre- and post-operative management
• Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval health history
• Performs complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounter
• Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the APP'S scope of practice
• Plans interventions including medications, treatments and procedures, and modifies plans based on evaluation of patient response.
• Initiates, monitors, alters or orders medications related to conditions or illnesses being treated within applicable divisions

• Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents
• a wellness program
• 403(b) with employer match
• licensure and dues allowance after hire
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

• Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure required
• Active Delaware Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure, or Physician Assistant Licensure with or without prescriptive authority required
• If Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, must have Acute Care Certification
• Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), Federal DEA registration with Delaware Address
• America Heart Association BLS
• Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills required.

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.