Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner)

ABOUT THE ROLE This position is located at the Porter State Service Center's Public Health Clinic. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides comprehensive physical examinations, preventive health services, prescribes treatment, and orders lab work. Services include tuberculosis prevention, child and adult health, immunizations, and sexual and reproductive health. The role may also involve participating in community vaccination clinics, disaster response, and providing services at other county locations to support operational needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides or evaluates direct nursing care. - Develops, implements, and reviews nursing care plans. - Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups, and nursing home facilities. - Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the treatment team. - Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations, and forms. - Participates in and makes recommendations regarding quality assurance activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Possession of a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or temporary permit for a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the specialty area of Family Nurse Practitioner. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Possession of a valid driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified from driving. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the State of Delaware participates in E-Verify. - The Department of Health and Social Services does not provide employment-based sponsorship. - Must commit to two consecutive years of employment to receive the recruitment incentive. - Must report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation on the first day of employment. SELECTION PROCESS - The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on a rating of education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. - Applicants must provide complete and accurate information, including dates of employment, job titles, job duties, educational providers, and course content. HOW TO APPLY 1. Submit an application and supplemental questionnaire online at StateJobs.Delaware.gov. 2. Ensure all contact information is current, as all future correspondence will be sent via email. 3. Monitor the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov for updates. 4. Apply promptly, as this posting may close on or before 11/22/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s). EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. - Location: Porter State Service Center's Public Health Clinic, with potential travel to other locations in other counties. - Bargaining Status: Organized under an exclusive bargaining representative and covered by a collective bargaining agreement. - Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package available; details can be found at the Delaware Human Resources benefits website. - Incentives: New state employees may receive recruitment incentives paid in quarterly installments over the first year. Current employees can earn a $1,000 referral bonus for referring new hires in eligible classifications. - Equal Opportunity: The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.