Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bayhealth Kent Hospital

Nemours Children's Health

Dover, Delaware

Posted Mar 24

Pay: Not posted
License: NP license
Term: Permanent

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License: PNP: Active Delaware or compact state Registered Nurse Licensure, Active unrestricted Delaware or compact state Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center; BLS and NRP Check your license
License: PA-C: Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state of Delaware or compact state; National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; BLS and NRP Check your license
Also asks: Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Also asks: Interested applicants should possess the ability to function at a high level in an interprofessional team environment as well as an independent provider.
Also asks: 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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Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience strongly preferred (NICU) also preferred.

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Nemours Children’s Health- Delaware Valley is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Bayhealth Kent Hospital NICU in Dover, DE level 2 NICU! This Advanced Practice Provider will function in both an independent and expanded collaborative role by planning and providing comprehensive, complete management of a primary caseload of critically-ill neonates/infants and their families. This position includes attendance in the delivery room for high-risk deliveries and as needed upon request.

What We Offer

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents a wellness program CME days and dollars 403(b) with employer match licensure and dues allowance after hire tuition reimbursement adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience strongly preferred (NICU) also preferred. PNP: Active Delaware or compact state Registered Nurse Licensure, Active unrestricted Delaware or compact state Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center; BLS and NRP PA-C: Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state of Delaware or compact state; National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; BLS and NRP Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Interested applicants should possess the ability to function at a high level in an interprofessional team environment as well as an independent provider.

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-MR1 NANNblast2026

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In Dover, DE

Dover, DEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,344/mo
Household income: $60,199/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Dover, DE

NeighborhoodsNurses and healthcare professionals relocating to Dover often look to established, quiet residential neighborhoods such as West Dover and Fox Hall, which offer single-family homes and convenient access to local amenities. Suburban sections on the city's outskirts like Rodney Village and Kent Acres provide accessible single-family housing close to shopping corridors. Many professionals also choose to settle just outside Dover proper in neighboring Camden, known for its small-town charm and peaceful residential subdivisions, or nearby Smyrna and Milford.

Nurses and healthcare professionals relocating to Dover often look to established, quiet residential neighborhoods such as West Dover and Fox Hall, which offer single-family homes and convenient access to local amenities. Suburban sections on the city's outskirts like Rodney Village and Kent Acres provide accessible single-family housing close to shopping corridors.

Many professionals also choose to settle just outside Dover proper in neighboring Camden, known for its small-town charm and peaceful residential subdivisions, or nearby Smyrna and Milford.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: theoldfathergroup.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Dover is typically fast and manageable, with average drive times clocking in around 16.5 minutes. The primary transportation artery is DuPont Highway (US Route 13), which links north and south Dover to Dover Air Force Base and regional medical centers. While hospital and facility parking is generally ample and accessible, drivers frequently encounter traffic bottlenecks along commercial shopping stretches during afternoon peak hours and major event weekends.

Commuting within Dover is typically fast and manageable, with average drive times clocking in around 16.5 minutes. The primary transportation artery is DuPont Highway (US Route 13), which links north and south Dover to Dover Air Force Base and regional medical centers.

While hospital and facility parking is generally ample and accessible, drivers frequently encounter traffic bottlenecks along commercial shopping stretches during afternoon peak hours and major event weekends.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation within the city includes walking and freshwater fishing at Silver Lake Park, as well as strolls through First State Heritage Park on The Green. Just south in Kent County, Killens Pond State Park provides hiking trails, kayaking, and a seasonal waterpark. Dover's central geography also allows residents to reach coastal destinations like Rehoboth Beach in approximately an hour, making beach excursions an easy post-shift day trip.

Outdoor recreation within the city includes walking and freshwater fishing at Silver Lake Park, as well as strolls through First State Heritage Park on The Green. Just south in Kent County, Killens Pond State Park provides hiking trails, kayaking, and a seasonal waterpark.

Dover's central geography also allows residents to reach coastal destinations like Rehoboth Beach in approximately an hour, making beach excursions an easy post-shift day trip.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitcentraldelaware.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: homes.com

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Living in Dover

Dover offers relocating nurses a distinct blend of historic state capital prestige, military presence anchored by Dover Air Force Base, and an unhurried Mid-Atlantic pace. Commutes to local healthcare facilities and regional clinics are gentle, typically averaging just under 17 minutes along DuPont Highway. Nurses seeking community and tranquility often choose established residential neighborhoods like West Dover and Fox Hall, or head south to quiet towns like Camden, while enjoying off-shift downtime with artisan pastries at La Baguette, craft brews at Rail Haus, or strolls across The Green at First State Heritage Park. Outdoor respites at Silver Lake Park and Killens Pond are supplemented by 45-mile drives to Rehoboth Beach for ocean weekends. Relocating nurses should anticipate tradeoffs: Dover's nightlife and dining scene is comparatively small, commercial retail corridors can suffer from congestion, and urban pockets prompt safety scrutiny. Yet for healthcare workers seeking accessible living, four mild seasons, and central positioning between major metros and Atlantic shores, Dover presents a practical Delaware landing.

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As of 2025Source 1: theoldfathergroup.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: visitcentraldelaware.com Source 4: homes.com

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