The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) within the Division of Gastroenterology of Nemours Children's Health, Delaware will independently and collaboratively participate in the outpatient evaluation and clinical management of children with gastroenterology disorders. Primary practice location will be in Milford, Delaware. Experience is preferred, but new to practice candidates will be considered.

Essential Functions:

Practices collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers to provide high quality health care to children.
Performs appropriate assessment of patient/family upon referral/admission and appropriately documents history and physical exam data.
Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and revision of interdisciplinary plan of care.
May use prescriptive authority if appropriately credentialed to do so. Collaborates interprofessionally as needed. Identifies patient/family need for further resources and initiates appropriate referrals.
Documents patient care and progress on patient's chart.
Provides patient/family teaching based on identification of learning needs.
Acts as a patient's advocate.
Acts as a role model to other members of the Patient Care Services Department to foster professional development.
Acts as a liaison between families and members of the health care team.
Promotes standards of care for the specialty area.

Requirements:

Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure required.
Active Delaware Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure, with prescriptive authority required; OR Active Delaware Physician Assistant License
Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
Federal DEA registration with Delaware Address
Current certification as Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification required.
At least 1 year of previous experience

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Nemours is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust. Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors. Nemours began more than 70 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own. We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research. Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our ca...re. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.

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