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Nemours Children's Health
Seaford, Delaware

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care - Seaford

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice
Nurse or Physician Assistant for our Seaford, Delaware office!

At Nemours Children's Health, Seaford, we see patients for primary care medical
needs like well-child checkups, sick-child care and immunizations.

Key Responsibilities

* Comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical
examinations 
* Formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients
* Communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition
* Educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care
* Triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families
* Accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record
* The NP must be able to work independently as well as part of
multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary 
* Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
* Wellness program
* CME days and dollars 
* 403(b) with employer match
* Licensure and dues allowance after hire 
* Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities
for Associates and their dependents
* Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

Qualifications

* PNP- Active unrestricted Delaware or compact state RN and APRN licensure,
Delaware prescriptive authority (CSR), Delaware DEA with a Delaware address,
and a BLS from the American Heart Association. 
* PA-C- Active unrestriced Delaware Physician Assistance license or compact
state, National Certification from the National Commission on Certification
of Physician Assistants; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; BLS from
the American Heart Association. 

* Three years of related clinical experience required

* 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.

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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health
system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver
care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours
Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along
with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and
more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit
system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care,
research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach
focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help
every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to
culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an
environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and
valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org/].

At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices,
and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most
compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully
integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on
achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.
We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care
for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth,
collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the
healthiest generations of children.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team
members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates
of all backgrounds.
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
[https://www.nemours.org/locations/wilmington-ai-dupont-childrens-hospital.html] is
a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I
pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.
In the 2025–2026 U. S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings,
Nemours Children’s, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic
region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics
and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.
A Level I Children’s Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized
organization, Nemours Children’s continues a $130 million campus expansion
enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East
Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city
features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing
arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.
Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington,
D. C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s
strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with
excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for
professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical communicationPatient educationTriageMultidisciplinary collaboration

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Nemours Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Health, Life, Dental & Vision Benefits
Wellness Program
CME Days and Dollars
403(b) with Employer Match
Licensure and Dues Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance