Avanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Infectious Disease

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes; On-site; USD 123,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a vibrant coastal community. You'll provide essential patient care, manage medical conditions, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Enjoy a fulfilling career while supporting the health of the community.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Valid and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Board certification as FNP, AGNP, or PA-C.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Performs history and physical assessments.
• Develops and alters the plan of care as needed.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Diagnostic Skills

Decision-Making

Patient Education

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

This individual provides direct patient care as the Center's Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant according to established protocols, policies, procedures, and accepted standards of care. Functions within approved scope and credentials as approved by Beebe Medical Center credentialing committee. Follow established standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
• Manages medical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Counsels and educates patients and families.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Current CPR Certification

Credentials: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified

Active DEA license or ability to apply.

Competencies Skills

"Essential:*

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests related to gastroenterology.

• Excellent patient education and counseling abilities.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage a high-volume patient load in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Credentials

Essential:

• Valid and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the practicing state.

• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C).

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

• DEA registration for prescribing medications (if required).

Education

Essential:* Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.

Other Information

Current CPR Certification

Credentials: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified

Active DEA license or ability to apply.

Entry

USD $123,169.00/Yr.

Max

USD $180,179.00/Yr.