Family Nurse Practitioner
Job in
New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, 19720, USA
Listing for:
Westside Family Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Type
Full-time
Description
WESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS!
$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!
JOIN A CARING, DEDICATED TEAM MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality primary medical care without regard to ability to pay. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides direct patient services with an emphasis on prevention and education, in collaboration with staff physicians(s) and the clinical team of providers and allied health professionals and participating in the supervision of nursing students and staff.
Physicians are available 24 hours per day on site or by phone for consultation with the FNPs.
WORKING AT WESTSIDE MEANS WORKING IN A PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME. A Primary Care Medical Home is not a special building. It is a way to provide healthcare that puts the patient at the center of health care decision-making.
Our Mission: To improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay.
Our Vision: Achieve health access for all
Our Values:
- Compassion: Lead with compassion
- Service: Serve with humility
- Excellence: Be exceptional
- Empowerment: Empower all people
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelinesRecommend or implement diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacyPerform routine or annual physical examinations and primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding woundsPrescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized, including medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient characteristics such as age and gender and counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remediesDetect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adultsEducate and engage patients in self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstancesOrder, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs)Maintain timely, complete and detailed records of patients' personal health information in the electronic medical records system and keep such information confidential in accordance with legal requirementsKeep abreast of developments in nursing, medicine and regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, maintaining competence in clinical practice with participation in continuing educational experiences and maintenance of Basic Life Support certificationPerform all services in compliance with the most current, accepted professional standards and the standards of the Joint CommissionConsult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertiseMaintain organizational policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection controlProvide emergency medical treatment to WFH patients as needed, and provide emergency medical treatment as requested or appropriate to non-WFH patients who are at or near a location where the FNP is present for the purpose of providing services to WFH patients.Provide clinical education and training of staff and studentsParticipate in WFH performance improvement activities and community education and outreach programsRequirements
Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing with a master's degree in nursingCurrent registered nurse licensure and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure and certificationClinical training and experience in ambulatory careBasic life support certificationAbility to travel between worksites as needed#J-18808-Ljbffr
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