Critical Care Resuscitation Unit (CCRU): Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Resuscitation Unit (CCRU) is a novel resuscitation unit for critically ill non-trauma adult patients who are transferred from outside hospitals in need of specialty care at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). The CCRU, located in the Shock Trauma Critical Care Tower of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, is staffed 24/7 with experienced critical care attending physicians, advanced practice providers, critical care registered nurses, registered respiratory therapists, and EMT-B certified technicians. The CCRU is modeled after the highly-effective Shock Trauma Resuscitation Unit and is designed to collaborate with referring facilities and pre-hospital transport providers, facilitate prompt transfer of patients requiring specialized care to UMMC, and deliver immediate resuscitation to patients with time-sensitive emergencies.

Requirements

• Master of Science Degree with completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
• Certified in area of specialty.
• DEA and CDS eligible.
• CPR required.
• ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.
• Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Critical Care Resuscitation Unit.
• Collaborate with referring facilities and pre-hospital transport providers.
• Facilitate prompt transfer of patients requiring specialized care to UMMC.
• Deliver immediate resuscitation to patients with time-sensitive emergencies.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served, demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and assessing data reflective of patient requirements relative to population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patient families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff.
• Maintain updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
• Maintain updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plans with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Access to a collaborative, academic medical environment at a nationally recognized trauma center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level