APP (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to support the Neurosurgery team! Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Requirements

• Must possess a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited school.
• Must possess a State of Maryland Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License, in good standing.
• Certification Requirements - CPR

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a practicing PA/NP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for Neurosurgery patients through the course of hospital admission & inpatient care, and discharge planning: coordinating the continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room and discharge
• Cross coverage on inpatient floor, supporting rounds on patients until discharge support is required, D/C summaries, prescriptions, medicine reconciliation, patient education, priviate MD communication, quality assurance, and miscellaneous rounding support
• Dictates admission and daily progress notes, orders, and directs discharge planning & follow up, and works to improve the quality of care & patient satisfaction. Implements strategies to decrease length of stay & re-admission rates on the inpatient service
• Educates patients and/or families about the spine condition, discharge planning, preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Works collaboratively with other specialties in coordination and communication of patient care needs
• Maintains accurate and confidential electronic medical records: documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, discharge summaries and consultations consistent with state regulatory standards
• Works to collaborate with physicians, residents, and fellows, which facilitates timely consultative and referral services
• Will be instrumental in the development of care pathways and protocols for The Maryland Spine Center service line
• Active involvement with quality improvement initiatives as well as best practice models for hospital and The Maryland Spine Center
• Integrates education, research, leadership, and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, and professionals and others who influence the healthcare environment
• Participate in staff education, independent or requested consultation, research, and administrative activities
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed