Beebe Family Practice Cape Henlopen Nurse Practitioner

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 Centers 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

rovide 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:
Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.

Other Information

* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Required Experience:

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