Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to evaluate incarcerated individuals for early medical release under Delaware’s Compassionate release framework. The APRN reviews medical records, assesses, confers with medical staff, and prepares clinical summaries and prognoses to inform sentence modification decisions.

The role ensures evaluations align with Delaware law, DOC policy, and ethical standards of care, with collaboration across the treatment team, care planning, and

Qualifications

• Delaware APRN license or temporary permit (Family Nurse Practitioner).
• Experience in healthcare quality assurance, process improvement, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Skills

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Chart reviews

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Evidence-based practice

Education

Delaware APRN license (FNP)

Job description

Summary Statement

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse plays a pivotal role in evaluating incarcerated individuals for early medical release under Delaware’s Compassionate release framework. This includes reviewing medical records, reviewing assessments, conferring with medical staff and preparing clinical summaries and prognoses that inform sentence modification decisions. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ensures evaluations are consistent with Delaware law, DOC policy and ethical standards of care.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology to assess treatment plans for disease processes
• Experience in chart reviews for regulatory compliance and healthcare standards as they relate to a facility’s ability to provide care for patients.
• Experience in healthcare quality assurance, process improvement, evidence-based practice, or related roles.

Essential Functions

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or temporary permit for a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. This posting may be closed on or before upon filling the vacant position(s).

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call [phone] or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.