Outpatient Sr. Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine•Baltimore, MD

5h•$124,400 - $186,600•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists leadership in supporting and managing the nurse practitioner group within a specific service line. Responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in collaboration with physician colleagues. 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, cost effective care; appropriate length of stay; and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices.

Requirements

Master of Science Degree with completion of a primary care 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.
Certified in area of specialty.
DEA and CDS eligible
CPR required
BLS required
Three years experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required
Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialt
Ability to demonstrate 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.
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

ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
Copy of written agreement with physician signed by the physician and nurse practitioner and written approval by the Joint Committee for Nurse Practitioners pursuant to COMAR 10.27.07.06A.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the attending physician and in accordance with the Written Agreement as approved by the Joint Committee for Nurse Practitioners, provides day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare provider team.
Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.
Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings.
Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results.
Initiates protocols/clinical pathways, evaluates the plan of care ensuring timely intervention.
Performs invasive procedures.
Collaborates with attendings and residents regarding admission, discharge and transfer decisions.
Presents patients in the Nurse Practitioner’s caseload on rounds.