Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner, PRN
About The Position
University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner to join its multidisciplinary team at UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, Maryland. The position supports comprehensive, patient-centered care for people living with sickle cell disease, including an underserved population in Prince George’s County. The sickle cell program provides outpatient management, inpatient consultations, infusion services, chronic pain management, and continuity of care. The selected provider will receive training across multiple program areas and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. The PRN position offers scheduling flexibility, with a minimum of two shifts per quarter as scheduling permits. Opportunities include supporting the sickle cell clinic, inpatient consultations, infusion services, continuity care clinic, weekend telehealth coverage, and potential cross-coverage within other APP service lines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with acute care preparation.
- Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner licensure through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Previous registered nursing experience.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through UM Capital Region Health's Medical Staff Office.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of sickle cell experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive and episodic care for patients with sickle cell disease, including acute sickle cell crises.
- Evaluate and manage patients in outpatient clinics, emergency department consultations, and inpatient settings.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe appropriate therapies.
- Manage chronic pain, including responsible opioid prescribing, medication monitoring, documentation, and patient education.
- Support chronic transfusion management and infusion services.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment, referrals, and continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, preventive care, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
- Provide weekend telehealth coverage as required by program and grant guidelines.
