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Newark, Delaware

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Sl

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$113k-$139k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

ChristianaCare’s Sleep Wellness Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated team at the Christiana MAP2 clinic in Newark, Delaware.

Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team includes three physicians, one physician assistant, one nurse, and one psychologist, all committed to delivering exceptional sleep care. We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in outpatient clinical care and a passion for teamwork.

Position Highlights

  • Daytime clinic hours with opportunities for virtual visits
  • Evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of sleep disorders
  • Serve as a resource for sleep care guidance across the health system

If you are an advanced practice clinician who values patient-centered care and collaborative practice, we invite you to join us in improving sleep health for our community.

Core Responsibilities

Patient Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive sleep-focused medical histories and physical examinations to assess state of wellness and compliance with existing care plans.

Sleep Study Management: Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, including polysomnograms (PSGs), home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), and nocturnal oxygen saturation monitoring.

Treatment Planning: Develop and adjust individualized medical care plans for disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy.

Therapeutic Management: Prescribe appropriate medical equipment (e. g., CPAP, BiPAP) and medications as allowed by state licensure.

Patient Education: Instruct patients and families on sleep hygiene, illness prevention, and the proper use of therapeutic devices.

Clinical Triage: Manage patient calls, evaluate acute problems, and coordinate follow-up care between physician visits.

Qualification Requirements

Must hold a valid DE license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Must be board certified (ANCC/AANP for NPs & NCCPA for PAs)

  • Prescriptive Authority, DEA registration, BLS Required

A minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred

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Annual Compensation Range $112,554.00 - $139,477.00

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants 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.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will conduct comprehensive sleep-focused medical evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders. They will also manage diagnostic testing, prescribe therapeutic equipment, and provide patient education regarding sleep hygiene and device usage.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Delaware license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and be board certified. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with active DEA registration and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient evaluationSleep medicinePolysomnogram interpretationCPAP managementBiPAP managementMedical history takingPhysical examinationCollaborative careElectronic health records

Sleep Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Sleep Wellness Center, Newark, DE at ChristianaCare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Sleep Medicine (NP) — ranked against 30 active Sleep Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Sleep Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 30 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program