Nemours Children's Health·Wilmington, Delaware
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct and indirect care to students and families within the school-based health system. Responsibilities include the evaluation, management, and follow-up of student health care needs, occasionally including telehealth support.
Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse to join our Eisenberg Elementary New Castle County School-Based Health System Team!
This school-based health APRN position is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a schedule that aligns with the academic year.
This 0.75 FTE associate position operates on a 10-month schedule, offering the unique benefit of working during the school year with school breaks and summers off—an ideal fit for those seeking a rewarding pediatric role with built-in time away during traditional school breaks.
Eisenberg Elementary is located in New Castle, Delaware, and is part of the Colonial School District, which serves students and families throughout the New Castle community.
The district is known for its strong connection to local families and commitment to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional needs, making this an excellent opportunity to partner closely with educators, families, and community resources in a school-based health setting.
This position is responsible for: An area of specialized nursing practice, and provides direct and indirect care to patients and their families in the ambulatory, and outpatient settings with the Seaford School system The nurse practitioner will carry out the major responsibility for the student’s health care needs including evaluation, management and follow-up This role will occasionally include various additional responsibilities, such as telehealth support.
Master of Science in Nursing (PNP) Pediatric Primary Care NP Certification required Three years of pediatric primary care experience Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure required Active Delaware Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure, with prescriptive authority required Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) if practicing in Delaware Federal DEA registration with Office Address Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification required Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. 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.
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.
Market context
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner openings in Delaware are often driven by school-based and primary care needs, especially in settings serving children with ongoing health and developmental concerns. These roles are competitive because employers typically require advanced pediatric certification, active Delaware RN and APN licensure with prescriptive authority, DEA registration, and AHA HCP credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before gathering license and certification documents.