Nurse Practitioner - Urogynecology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in collaboration with physician colleagues, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. This role provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient, and patient’s family. The Nurse Practitioner coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety. This position is for the University of Maryland Continence and Pelvic Health Center.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program
Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland
DEA and CDS eligible
CPR required
ACLS/BCLS as required
A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is required
Prior uro/gyn experience

Nice To Haves

Experience performing urodynamic tests

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive history and physical assessment of patients; complete intake prior to patient meeting with the physician
Order, obtain and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests; experience performing urodynamic tests
Conduct courtesy follow-up postoperative calls to patients
Manage in-basket, return patient calls daily, prescription refills
Establish medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings with MD collaboration as needed
Design, order, document and communicate appropriate treatment plans
Counsel and educate patients and family members
Participate in mentoring activities; precept students
Function as a clinical resource for other team members
Provide community education, health promotion and outreach
Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty
Demonstrates 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
Demonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.
Maintains updated mandatory training
Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area