Nurse Practitioner (full-time: 32 – 40 hours/week)

Advocare LLC•Townsend, DE

15h

About The Position

We are looking for a new team member to join a busy community practice that specializes in comprehensive, general pediatric care. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner that aligns with our values of evidence-based medicine, compassionate quality care, and workplace collaboration. We take pride in offering our community services including mental health and developmental health access. We serve a diverse patient population from urban to rural communities. We build strong relationships with our families to ensure continued trust and confidence in the care we provide. Advocare, LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be an integral member of a forward-thinking clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and service in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members
Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome.
Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment
Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information
Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required
Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursing

Responsibilities

Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
Facilitating the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Planning and managing patient care according to the patient’s needs