Advanced Practice Provider: Ambulatory Cardiac Surgery

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Under supervision and in collaboration with physician colleagues, the Advanced Practice Provider assists with diagnosing and treating patients and performs professional duties and technical procedures within the area of specialty to provide health care services. These services may include operative procedures, suturing, and injections. The provider makes initial diagnoses and orders appropriate tests and treatment; assists in surgery where applicable; facilitates and coordinates communication among the health care team, patients, and patients’ families; and coordinates care to support quality, effective care and patient safety.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Nursing, an RN license, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner; or graduation from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance.
• Registration and current recording with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland, or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• DEA and CDS eligibility.
• CPR and BLS required; ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department.
• Ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in the area of specialty.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span and ability to assess data reflecting patients’ population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patient families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on essential matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing and treating patients under supervision and in collaboration with physician colleagues.
• Perform professional duties and specialty-specific technical procedures, such as operative procedures, suturing, and injections.
• Make initial diagnoses and order appropriate tests and treatment.
• Assist in surgery where applicable.
• Facilitate and coordinate communication among the health care team, patients, and patients’ families.
• Coordinate care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety.
• Maintain updated mandatory training.
• Update immunizations as recommended for the practice area.

Benefits

• University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement. Further information is available at https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time