Delaware
EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
St. Francis Hospital of Wilmington, DE is currently seeking a full-time nurse practitioner to manage our Employee Health Department. This position will work in collaboration with the Vice President of Human Resources and will also provide support to the Department of Family Practice. This individual will be responsible for the daily operations of the Employee Health Department by applying the nursing process in dealing with work related illnesses and injuries, performing pre-employment physicals, providing staff education, conducting screening and prevention programs for all employees, as well as maintaining and following up on all worker's compensation claims. Also requires some supervision of a part-time clerk as well as a part-time and casual RN staff.
The ideal candidate must possess at least one year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the employee health setting. Must also be licensed to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of DE or be willing to acquire the appropriate license to practice.
Qualified applicants may apply by calling Candace Stanhope at 302-421-4271 or faxing resume to 302-421-4263. May also apply online through the website at www.stfrancishealthcare.org. EOE/AA
Expires 07/30/08
Advanced Practice Nurses
AI duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE-As one of the largest pediatric health care systems in the nation, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent, treat and cure even the most disabling childhood conditions. As a part of our Collaborative Practice Model and patient-first philosophy, our Advanced Practice Nurses enjoy great professional respect for their contributions to children's health care. Working as a colleague with our physicians, other APNs and our nursing team, you'll benefit from the autonomy you need to improve the lives and well-being of patients and families.
The Nemours organization owns and operates Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, as well as the Nemours Children's Clinic, a single group practice with multiple locations in Wilmington, DE and the Delaware Valley in PA, as well as Jacksonville, Orlando and Pensacola, Florida.
In addition to feeling good about what you do and where you work, as a Nemours Associate you'll enjoy our Total Rewards package including:
- 100% in-network medical and prescription drug coverage to dependents of full-time associates
- One of the best pension plans in the industry
- Generous continuing education program
- Competitive salaries and paid time off
Opportunities include:
Full-time:
- Presurgical Care
- Cancer Survivorship
- Cardiac Research
- Pulmonology
- Apnea
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Philadelphia)
Part-time:
- Developmental Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Transitional CareWound Ostomy
- Master's degree in nursing
- 3+ years related clinical experience
- Current Delaware RN and APN licenses
- Pediatric experience preferred
Apply online: www.nemours.org or call 1-800-451-2854. Equal opportunity employer
Expires 07/25/08
Advanced Practice Nurse- Psychiatry
Established psychiatry group looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide clinical leadership on a long-term inpatient psychiatric unit in New Castle County. Medical Director is a board certified psychiatrist with fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry. Position is part-time with generous reimbursement.
APN's treatment focus will primarily involve management of psychotropic medications although formulating behavioral approaches with treatment team will also be expected. Patients have both psychiatric and medical illness and all will be seen by staff internist.
Interested individuals should have prescriptive capacity as well as familiarity with commonly used psychotropic medication and diagnoses. Experience in psychiatric hospital care setting helpful but not required. Willing to train motivated applicants.
This position represents an opportunity to fully utilize APN training and prescriptive rights with the regular support of experienced supervising psychiatrist medical director. Medical director has extensive experience working alongside APN's .
Please forward experience and contact information to:
Larry Durlofsky D.O., M.S.
Vista Medical Services
E-Mail: vistamed@comcast.net
Expires 07/24/08
CLINICIAN
Is reproductive health care your passion? Want to make a difference in the lives of others?
PPDE has several positions available for energetic and motivated mid-level clinicians: (1) a full-time practitioner with minimum 3 years experience in women's health care (2) part-time or per diem practitioners, experience preferred but will train the right candidate.
The clinician will be responsible for providing gynecological exams and other reproductive health services in compliance with PPDE Standards and Guidelines and in collaboration with the Medical Director.
Serving the State of Delaware, Planned Parenthood of Delaware (PPDE) has provided high quality affordable health care, education, and advocacy to women, men, and teens for more than seventy-five years. PPDE?s health care department provides: routine gynecological and contraceptive services; emergency contraception; prenatal services, cancer screenings; STI testing, prevention counseling and treatment; HIV testing and counseling; pregnancy testing and options counseling; colposcopy services and abortion care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Current Delaware license as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife, with National certification preferred.
*Requires excellent verbal and written communication, listening and interpersonal relationship skills
*Ability to multi-task and to work effectively under pressure due to conflicting demands
*Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
*Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment, and build productive relationships
*Ability and willingness to manage a minimum of four patients per hour
*Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings
*Must possess valid driver's license, and have reliable personal transportation
*Committed to the mission and vision of Planned Parenthood of Delaware
Please submit cover letter and resume to: HR@PPDE.org or fax to 302-655-1907 attn: DH
EOE
Expires 07/13/08
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE/CLINICAL LEADER-Heart Failure Program
UNMATCHED CARE. SEE FOR YOURSELF.
Discover everything you need to build an uplifting, challenging and consistently rewarding career at Christiana Care Health System.
Christiana Care has earned the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. Christiana was rated best (#1) in Delaware for overall cardiac services and was granted a five star rating in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation. (The Distinguished Hospital Award and quality data are based on information collected between 2000 and 2002 by the federal government's Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
As one of the nation's largest, private, teaching health care providers, serving all of Delaware and portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, Christiana Care is currently seeking a Heart Failure Advanced Practice Nurse for a full-time position available at Christiana Hospital.
This critical role will function in an advanced nurse practice of adult medical patients with the diagnosis of congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, transplant and/or mechanical assist devices. Responsibilities will include providing care, education, consultation, and support to clients (individuals, families, and groups), emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, economically and effectively. The APN will plan and implement interventions in collaboration with other members of health care team, and evaluates patient responses. In addition to serving as a clinical expert to hospital staff, participating in local and regional professional and community education, and participating in cardiovascular research, this position also supervises the Christiana Care Heart Failure Telemonitoring program, and functions as a liaison to facilitate inpatient to outpatient Heart Failure management.
To be considered, candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing and APN licensure in the State of Delaware. ACLS certification is required. At least one year as an APN. Experience with heart failure patients is preferred.
We offer outstanding career opportunities in an environment focused on excellence. Remarkable resources, awesome technology, unsurpassed teamwork and phenomenal benefits- it?s all right here, come see for yourself! For more information, please visit our website at www.christianacare.org.
To be considered for this position, go to www.christianacare.org/careers, and apply to Job Req #23031BR.
christianacare.org Careers without compromise.
EOE M/F/D/V
Expires 07/9/08
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST- Cardiovascular/Coronary Critical Care
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERTISE. SEE FOR YOURSELF.
At Christiana Care Health System, a Regional Health System with over 1,000 beds, you'll discover everything you need to build an uplifting, challenging and consistently rewarding career. With facilities located in Wilmington and Newark, Delaware, we are one of the largest health care providers in the mid-Atlantic region, serving all of Delaware and portions of the bordering states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will function in an advanced nurse practice of adult cardiovascular patients, including diagnoses of acute myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, open heart surgery, transplant and/or mechanical assist devices. Responsibilities include providing care, education, consultation, and support to clients (individuals, families, and groups), emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, economically and effectively through best practice. This position plans and implements interventions in collaboration with other members of health care team, and evaluates patient responses.
To qualify for this position, candidates are required to have a Master's degree in nursing, board certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with graduate level training as a CNS, and APN licensure in the State of Delaware. The successful candidate will also have at least 3-5 years experience as a RN in critical care nursing to include Cardiovascular Surgery.
As a respected member of our team, you?ll enjoy an exceptionally supportive environment, access to teaching hospital resources, opportunity to use and develop valuable new skills, and to receive continuing education to further your career.
We offer outstanding career opportunities in an environment focused on excellence. Remarkable resources, awesome technology, unsurpassed teamwork and phenomenal benefits- it's all right here, come see for yourself!
For more information, please visit our website at www.christianacare.org.
To be considered for this position, go to www.christianacare.org/careers, and apply to Job Req #22630BR.
christianacare.org Careers without compromise.
EOE M/F/D/V
Expires 07/9/08
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