ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN - MILTON HC-NURSE PRACTITIONER

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver direct patient care within our Beebe Medical Group. You will follow established protocols, work within credentialed scope, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care.

You will assess patients across the full age range, interpret diagnostics, and manage chronic diseases, with emphasis on patient education and preventive care.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• Family Medicine experience preferred.
• Valid NP/PA license in the practicing state.
• Board certification: FNP/AGNP/PA-C.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• DEA registration if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely patient assessment, care and management.
• Evaluate and treat patients from 6 months to geriatric.
• Interpret ECGs and lab results accurately.
• Manage chronic illnesses: hypertension, diabetes, asthma.
• Perform Medicare Wellness visits per policy and guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families and team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic testing

Patient education

Teamwork

High-volume care

EPIC EHR

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's degree in NP/PA

Tools

EPIC EHR

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 Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 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 nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely assessment.
• evaluation and treatment of patients from six (6) months to the geriatric population.
• Diagnostics- Ability to accurately interpret electrocardiogram and lab tests results.
• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis and care management to patients with chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and asthma.
• Promote disease prevention by using effective risk assessment, coaching and counseling skills.
• As appropriate, provide timely and accurate completion of Annual Medicare Wellness physicals in accordance with Beebe Medical Group policy and Medicare guidelines.
• Ability to appropriately handle unexpected emergent medical situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients, co-workers and healthcare providers.
• Possess an energetic, compassionate and efficient work ethic with strong organizational skills and effective customer service skills.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to working at other Primary Care locations within Beebe Medical Group as necessary.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years' experience.
• Prefer experience in Family Medicine practice.

Competencies Skills

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• 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.
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Credentials

• 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

• Graduate of Nurse Practitioner program.
• BLS