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Advocare LLC
Nurse Practitioner (full-time: 32 - 40 hours/week)
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$131,179 / year median in Delaware
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Type Full-time Description 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.
Nurse Practitioner Essential Functions:
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 needsBenefits Available:
Multiple medical and prescription coverage options Dental and vision care plans Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO)Requirements Nurse Practitioner Required Skills/Abilities:
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 informationEducation and Experience:
Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursingBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance