Nurse Practitioner - UMD Midtown Campus Emergency Medicine Department - Nocturnist (30-39 hrs. weekly)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Midtown Campus is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Department team in a weekday nocturnist role. Under general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues and an interdisciplinary care team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with acute and emergent conditions. This role is essential in ensuring seamless care delivery, optimizing patient flow, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality during overnight weekday shifts. Provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family. Coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices; and other duties as assigned.

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.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire).
DEA and CDS eligible.
CPR required.
BLS required.
ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department.
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.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with acute and emergent conditions.
Ensure seamless care delivery, optimize patient flow, and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality during overnight weekday shifts.
Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family.
Coordinate care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety.
Serve as a link integrating relevant research and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.