NP/PA - Inpatient Neurosciences - Elkton, MD

Join our growing team at ChristianaCare! We are looking for an Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join us in supporting the Union Hospital Campus in Elkton, Maryland. 

As part of our diverse and exceptional team, you’ll care for patients with a wide range of neurologic diseases within the hospital. You’ll collaborate with Neurohospitalists, Vascular Neurologists, NeuroInterventionalists, NeuroIntensivists, and other outpatient Neurology sub-specialists to treat conditions such as acute ischemic stroke, neuro-immunologic diseases, seizures/epilepsy, encephalopathy, migraines, and neuromuscular disorders. 

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently while collaborating with a Neurohospitalist or Vascular Neurologist to provide direct medical management of Neurology patients using established protocols, procedures, and expert consultations. After a comprehensive orientation, you’ll play a key role in Neurosciences by leading primary consultations and follow-up care for general Neurology and stroke patients, alongside a Neurology physician. 

Neurology experience is preferred, but experienced advanced practice clinicians from other specialties are encouraged to apply. 

Why ChristianaCare?     

• President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare 

• Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2024 

• Full-time position 

• 80 hours per 2 weeks, hours can be flexible 0700-1500 / 0800- 1600 weekdays  

• Individualized orientation and onboarding 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus 

• Shift differential for evenings and weekends 

• Generous CME Paid Time and Allowance 

• 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave 

• Opportunities for Career Growth and Leadership 

• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match 

Position Qualifications 

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required. 

• Must be certified or eligible for certification by either the NCCPA or ANCC 

• License or license eligible in the State of Delaware and Delaware, including prescriptive authority and DEA. 

• Previous Neurology Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred. 

• BLS required if not ACLS certified; ACLS certification preferred. 

About ChristianaCare 

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare 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. 

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings. 

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY. 

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