Sr. Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Bel Air, MD

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Nurse Practitioner assists leadership in supporting and managing the nurse practitioner group within a specific service line and diagnoses and treats patients in collaboration with physician colleagues. The role helps ensure continuity of patient care by coordinating communication among the health care team, patients, and patients’ families. It coordinates care to support quality and cost-effective treatment, appropriate length of stay, and patient safety, and integrates relevant research and best practices.

The role supports the Clinical Program Manager and collaborates with the Medical Director on development and management of the nurse practitioner group. It monitors practitioner competency, documentation, and care outcomes; supports effective staff working relationships; develops schedules and staffing coverage; and coordinates work assignments, training, and evaluation under established policies and procedures. Other related duties may be assigned, and specific responsibilities may vary with 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; certification in the area of specialty; and a physician–nurse practitioner written agreement with Joint Committee approval as specified. DEA and CDS eligibility, CPR and BLS are required, as are ACLS and/or other relevant certifications when required by the department. Three years of Nurse Practitioner experience is required. The role also requires professional involvement and the ability to provide age- and population-appropriate care, communicate effectively, maintain mandatory training, and update immunizations as recommended for the practice area.

The employer describes a total rewards package supporting employee health, life, career, and retirement. Salary is determined based on factors including location, skills, experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibilities, education, and other qualifications.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree and 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.
• Certification in the area of specialty.
• Written agreement with a 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.
• DEA and CDS eligible.
• 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.
• Ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or specialty certification.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess patient data in relation to 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 update immunizations as recommended for the practice area.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Program Manager and collaborate with the Medical Director in developing, supporting, and managing the nurse practitioner group within a service line.
• Support improvements in patient throughput, patient and staff education, and patient satisfaction.
• For inpatient settings, support early patient discharge and participate 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 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.
• Coordinate communication among the health care team, patients, and patients’ families to support continuity of care.
• Coordinate care to support quality and cost effectiveness, appropriate length of stay, and patient safety.
• Integrate relevant research and best practices into care.
• Maintain updated mandatory training and update immunizations as recommended for the practice area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement; further details are available through the employer’s employee benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior