Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, conducting developmental evaluations for infants and toddlers (birth–3) with suspected delays or disabilities to determine eligibility. Responsibilities include assessing needs, interpreting findings, documenting recommendations, educating families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providers, making referrals, and supporting quality improvement and IDEA Part C compliance. Designated SHOC role. B23 is expected to transition to DOE by July 2028; this position is not anticipated to transition. At that time, the incumbent may apply for other available positions within DPH.

Requirements

• Possession of a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or temporary permit for a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in an appropriate specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or training in early childhood intervention or education.

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.
• Conducting developmental evaluations for infants and toddlers (birth–3) with suspected delays or disabilities to determine eligibility.
• Assessing needs, interpreting findings, documenting recommendations, educating families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providers, making referrals, and supporting quality improvement and IDEA Part C compliance.

Benefits

• Recruitment and Referral Incentives
• $10,000.00 recruitment incentive for Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurse Consultants, Nursing Supervisors, Compliance Nurses
• $7,500.00 recruitment incentive for Licensed Practical Nurse
• $5,000.00 recruitment incentive for Certified Nurse’s Assistant
• Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to referring DHSS employees.
• Comprehensive benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level