Virtual Nocturnist, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Hospitalist Medicine

• Job Details ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners (CCHP), a large and established hospital employed group of over 150 physicians and 30 advanced practice clinicians servicing 3 hospital campuses (1,300 beds) in Newark and Wilmington, DE and Elkton, MD in a part-time or full-time virtual nocturnist role.
• The selected virtual nocturnist candidate will provide remote clinical management to patients at the Newark and Wilmington campus located in Delaware and Cecil campus located in Maryland with the support and collaboration by a hospitalist physician.
• This is a unique opportunity to practice in an acute care setting from your home!
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Nocturnist APC Hospitalist Details: 13-16 shifts per 4-week block (includes 2 full weekends) Shifts include 9:30p-8:30a, 11:30p-8:30a Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation plus premium pay for working in dedicated off-shift role Yearly incentive plan with payout of up to 5% of base salary Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program $2,250 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days Health, dental and vision benefits 403b and Defined Contribution Plans Fully paid malpractice insurance 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Clinical Duties: Performing cross coverage on patients admitted under inpatient status.
• Assesses health status of assigned patients through complete medical history and chart review Analyze patient data and formulate an individualize plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plan.
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act on these accordingly.
• Order, interpret, and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiate referral to appropriate resources and services.
• Foster efficient patient flow through system or discharge.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), which progress notes and orders Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms, and research.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware and Maryland Acute Care NP license required Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for the state of Delaware and Maryland DEA registration required for Delaware and Maryland ACLS required Minimum 3 years’ inpatient experience required, hospitalist preferred but may consider other specialty experience 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. #LI-CS1 Annual Compensation Range $112,071.00 - $141,440.00 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. Post End Date Dec 25, 2026 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 https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website