Nurse Practitioner - Midtown Campus - Part time - Up to 19 hours per week

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The University of Maryland Midtown Campus is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join its Emergency Department team. Under general supervision and in collaboration with physician colleagues and an interdisciplinary care team, the Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with acute and emergent conditions. The position requires a Master of Science in Nursing and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program, current Maryland nursing registration and Nurse Practitioner certification, and state APRN recognition. The role also requires DEA and CDS eligibility, CPR and BLS; ACLS or other relevant certifications may be required by the department. At least one year of Registered Nurse experience is preferred. The position is part time, up to 19 hours per week. The employer describes a total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement; further details are available through the linked employee benefits information.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
Valid state APRN Recognition; must meet the state's education requirements and obtain recognition within six months of hire.
DEA and CDS eligible.
CPR required.
BLS required.
ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess 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.
Maintain updated mandatory training and immunizations as recommended for the practice area.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in an area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with acute and emergent conditions.
Collaborate with physician colleagues and an interdisciplinary care team.
Provide care appropriate to the patient populations served, considering growth and development across the life span and patients’ population-specific and age-specific needs.
Communicate with patient families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on essential matters.
Maintain updated mandatory training.
Update immunizations as recommended for the practice area.