Nursing Jobs in North East, MD
$143,894 - $223,038 / YEAR
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you.Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well asstand-aloneEmergency Department inSmyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department andUrgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties.Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is90 minutesfrom Philadelphia, Washington,DCand Baltimore.Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offersacompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: GenerousPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental,and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Outpatient, Timeshare and Leased Space Status:Full Time 80 Hours Shift: Days SALARY RANGE: 143,894.40 - 223,038.40YEARLY General Summary: Works independently and with autonomous collaboration with physician to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and episodic disorders. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The Nurse Practitioner works within a collaborative model to provide quality care and to improve patient outcomes by strengthening continuity of care in all settings for patients, families, and staff in both the hospital and physician practice settings. When department/case applicable, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) remains responsible for the patient throughout the course of the treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The NP may refer the patient to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment but retains responsibility for clinical management as well as any subsequent medication. Responsibilities: Appropriately prescribes pharmaceuticals according to age, chronic medical conditions, allergies, drug interactions, and duration of therapy. Perform routine and specialty physical exams and document specific age-related preventative health screening. Educates and counsels patients to promote wellness. Addresses and provides resources for health risk behaviors. Interprets diagnostic tests for patient and provides appropriate referrals or consultations. Performs technical and surgical procedures for patients as necessary. Appropriately dispenses pharmaceuticals according to age, chronic medical conditions, allergies, drug interactions, and duration of therapy. Completes patient discharge planning and education; writes appropriate orders and prescriptions. Performs patient education and counseling to promote wellness. Evaluates patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes. Documents patient’s response to interventions. Upholds the professional code of ethics. Keeps all licenses/certifications up to date (including ACLS and PALS, if applicable). All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Master DegreeNurse Practitioner Credential(s): Basic Life Support;Registered Nurse;Nurse Practitioner;Nurse Practitioner - Controlled Substances Registration Experience: Required: No experience necessary. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Credential(s): Experience: Preferred: Three(3) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in specific area of practice. To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/ Show more Show less 
