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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Nemours

Milford, DE

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Posted Apr 11, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Nemours runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Ten-hour shifts split the difference — four days on, three days yours.

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Shift
Days · 10-hour

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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to work with the Orthopedic team in the outpatient clinic at the Salisbury, MD and Milford, DE locations. This position will be full-time, four 10-hour days. This position functions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary patient care team and is responsible for performing direct patient care services in collaboration with an attending physician and assisting with the overall care of the children receiving services in the outpatient setting. The PA/APRN responsibilities will include: comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations; formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients; ordering diagnostic tests; performing procedures such as pin removal, suturing and suture removal; splinting and cast application and removal; joint injection or aspiration; manipulative fracture reduction; communicating with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition and results of diagnostic studies; educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care; triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families, physical therapists, insurance companies, and others regarding patient care; accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record; communicating effectively with appropriate medical staff for purposes of consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care. The PA/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 Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Current appropriate national certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in Delaware, Delaware (or compact state) RN licensure & Delaware APRN Licensure Active Maryland licensure preferred but can be obtained once hired. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association 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. #LI-KC1 NAPNAP2026 POPS2026 POSNA2026 About Us 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 .

Skills for this role

Comprehensive Patient AssessmentsHistory and Physical ExaminationsFormulating Assessment and Treatment PlansOrdering Diagnostic TestsPin RemovalSuturingSuture RemovalSplintingCast ApplicationCast RemovalJoint InjectionJoint Aspiration

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Delaware Physician Assistant License
  • Delaware RN Licensure
  • Delaware APRN Licensure
  • Maryland licensure
  • Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in Delaware, Delaware (or compact state) RN licensure & Delaware APRN Licensure
  • BLS certification required

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement

About the employer

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Nemours Children's Health is one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the United States, caring for over 544,000 children annually across 70+ locations in six states. The system is notable as the only children's health system in the…

4.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Feeling of personal appreciation reported by nurses
  • Strong opportunities to learn new things in a pediatric specialty environment
  • Clear sense of purpose working in children's health

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated low at 2.9 out of 5 by RN reviewers
  • Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
  • Workplace culture rated only moderately at 3.3 out of 5
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Living in Milford, DE

Milford sits along the Mispillion River in southern Delaware, blending small-town charm with a downtown Riverwalk. Nurses relocating here find a quieter pace between Dover and the beach resorts, with local breweries, seasonal festivals, and a growing healthcare community that feels familiar fast.

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State price level · Delaware
about the national average
State index 99.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,260/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$59,464/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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