NURSE PRACTITIONER – PALLIATIVE CARE ONCOLOGY

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 Oncology patient care through the Beebe Medical Group department, with specific focus on the care of palliative care patients, in the hospital and the community setting. The Nurse Practitioner in this role will practice according to established protocols, policies, procedures, and accepted standards of care. Functions within approved scope and credentials as approved by Beebe Healthcare credentialing committee. Follow established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other support staff.

This position works four, 10-hour shifts per week, Mon-Fri, 7a-5p.  No call; no rounding. 

Responsibilities

Assessments. Diagnostics. Documentation. Coordination of palliative care and/or end-of-life services. Collaboration with other healthcare providers to develop and implement patient plan of care. Risk Assessment. Communication. Coaching/Counseling family and caregivers. Leadership. Quality and Timeliness of Work.

Qualifications

2 – 4 years’ palliative oncology experience preferred. 

Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative and/or End-of Life Care preferred.

Competencies Skills

“Nonessential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* 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
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Credentials

Essential:
* NP – Nurse Practitioner
* BLS – Basic Life Saving certification

Education

Essential:
* Master of Science in Nursing

Entry

USD $114,106.00/Yr.

Expert

USD $149,296.00/Yr.

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About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe’s specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women’s health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.

Beebe’s five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.

With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.

Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente…r in Lewes.

Beebe’s Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe’s Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.

Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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