What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care APC Fellowship position at ChristianaCare?
Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an interest in Critical Care? ChristianaCare is currently recruiting APC’s (Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners) to join our Critical Care APC Fellowship program! This 12-month program is for candidates who are new to advanced practice and/or have less than 1 year of critical care experience. This program allows for a supported transition into the role of the Critical Care APC in the fast-paced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) environment. Successful completion of the program will prepare you for a wide range of positions within critical care.
The program will consist of clinical rotations through all our intensive care units including the Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Neurocritical Unit, and Surgical/Trauma Critical Care unit in addition to supplemental experiences and rotations in other specialty areas. Didactic lectures will be provided weekly to supplement clinical experience. The program also includes VEST experiences for training and competency development for common procedures and clinical scenarios experienced in the critical care setting.
The Critical Care Fellow will receive an annual salary of $82,000.
Critical Care APC fellows are considered full-time employees of Christiana Care with full benefits including healthcare, CME stipend, and conference time. Fellows who successfully complete the program and demonstrate Christiana Care’s core values and behaviors are welcome to apply for permanent employment in our critical care units at a rate commensurate with their clinical experience.
This program allows for a supported transition into the role of a Critical Care APC and we hope you consider joining ChristianaCare on this journey!
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited master’s degree program with national board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant within the last 12 months.
- Licensure for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing or licensure as a Physician Assistant as set forth by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
- ACLS preferred or BLS required with expected ACLS completion within one month of hire
If you meet the minimum requirements, please have 2 reference letters on hand to be ready to be sent.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.00 - $112.75
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
Apr 2, 2027
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/
Salary : $82,000