Job Description
This full-time position offers the APP the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, consultants, nurses, and other health care providers, dedicating their specialized work to patients on the psychiatry service. Patients range in age from 6 to 21 years with acute and chronic illnesses of mild to moderate complexity in outpatient settings.
Requirements

• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Pediatric experience

Qualified candidates must have the ability to be self-directed and flexible as a team member. The ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team and adapt to a rapidly changing clinical environment are critical. Strong communication skills with team members are essential.
Psychiatry APRNs will:

• Have a full panel of patients with psychiatric needs ages 6-21 years of age in an outpatient setting completing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, developing and executing ongoing treatment plans, including medication management and coordinating care with relevant disciplines and services.
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in educational functions of the department (e.g. didactic teaching, precepting trainees, consultation with primary care)
• Participate in relevant enterprise-wide initiatives and committees.
• Assist with coverage of Consult Liaison Service primarily through at-home call weeknights and weekends and, when needed, daytime service as instructed by department leadership. Weeknight and weekend call is compensated separately.

Nemours offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans and well-being options.
Situated on the beautiful estate in Wilmington, DE and close to Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, Nemours offers a unique opportunity to practice in a premier setting. The area is known for its top ranked school systems, recreational opportunities, family-oriented settings, access to world class restaurants, professional sports teams, and entertainment.
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.