Sr. Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine•Bel Air, MD

3d•$124,400 - $186,600

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Sr. Nurse Practitioner assists leadership in supporting and managing the nurse practitioner group within a specific service line. The role diagnoses and treats patients in collaboration with physician colleagues and supports continuity of care by facilitating communication among the health care team, patients, and families. It coordinates care to promote quality and cost-effective treatment, appropriate length of stay, and patient safety, while integrating relevant research and best practices. Within the service line, the position supports development and management of the nurse practitioner group, monitors practitioner competency and outcomes, and coordinates schedules, staffing coverage, work assignments, training, and evaluations. Additional related duties may be assigned, and specific responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs. The position requires a Master of Science degree and completion of a primary care Nurse Practitioner program, current Maryland nurse practitioner registration and certification, specialty certification, and three years of Nurse Practitioner experience. The successful candidate must also meet applicable physician-agreement approval requirements and maintain required certifications, training, and immunizations. The employer offers a total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement; further benefits information is available through the linked employee benefits page.

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 Maryland.
Certified in the area of specialty.
Written agreement with a physician, signed by both the physician and Nurse Practitioner, and written approval by the Joint Committee for Nurse Practitioners pursuant to COMAR 10.27.07.06A.
Eligible for DEA and CDS.
CPR certification required.
BLS certification required.
ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department.
Three years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or specialty certification.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess population- and age-specific patient needs.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to interact 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical Program Manager and collaborate with the Medical Director to develop, support, and manage the Nurse Practitioner group within a service line.
Support improvements in patient throughput, patient and staff education, patient satisfaction, early patient discharge, and participation in hospital task forces.
Monitor Nurse Practitioners’ competency, documentation, and outcomes of care within the service line.
Identify ways to facilitate working relationships among staff at all levels to meet patient care requirements.
Create Nurse Practitioner schedules and ensure appropriate staffing patterns and service-line coverage.
Coordinate work assignments, training, and evaluation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Diagnose and treat patients in collaboration with physician colleagues.
Facilitate and coordinate communication among the health care team, patients, and patients’ families to support continuity of care.
Coordinate care to promote quality and cost-effective treatment, appropriate length of stay, and patient safety.
Integrate relevant research and best practices into care.
Perform other related duties as assigned; specific duties may vary according to departmental needs.