BEEBE FAMILY PRACTICE CAPE HENLOPEN - NURSE PRACTITIONER

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

About The Position

Provides direct patient care as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Beebe Family Practice Cape Henlopen, following established protocols, policies, procedures, accepted standards of care, nursing practices, and approved scope of practice and credentials. Gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff. The role provides assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and care management for patients from six months old through the geriatric population. It includes interpreting electrocardiograms and laboratory results, managing chronic illnesses, promoting disease prevention through risk assessment, coaching, and counseling, and completing Annual Medicare Wellness physicals in accordance with Beebe Medical Group policy and Medicare guidelines. The practitioner must also respond appropriately to unexpected medical emergencies and communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and healthcare providers. Other duties may include working at other Beebe Medical Group primary care locations as needed.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience.
Valid, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the practicing state.
Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
DEA registration for prescribing medications, if required.
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
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 for collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage a high-volume patient load.
Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records and medical documentation.
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of basic computer programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and team members.
Ability to withstand crisis situations.
Customer service skills for interacting with patients, team members, and visitors.
Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Family Medicine practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide timely assessment, evaluation, and treatment for patients from six months old through the geriatric population.
Accurately interpret electrocardiogram and laboratory test results.
Diagnose and manage care for patients with chronic illnesses, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and asthma.
Promote disease prevention through risk assessment, coaching, and counseling.
Complete Annual Medicare Wellness physicals in accordance with Beebe Medical Group policy and Medicare guidelines, when appropriate.
Handle unexpected emergent medical situations appropriately.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, coworkers, and healthcare providers.
Give specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.
Work at other Beebe Medical Group primary care locations as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.