Advanced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced health care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff. The NP will follow established standards and supervise staff as needed.

The role requires an MS degree with an accredited NP program, current NP and RN licenses, and a current BLS certificate. DEA/CDS eligibility is preferred; experience is a plus. All patient care will prioritize safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• MS degree with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care.
• Experience preferred, not required.
• DEA and CDS eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations and health education appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
• Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charges, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans including prescriptions of medications.
• Communicates plan of care with physicians, primary care providers, nurses and case managers.
• Communicates plan of care with patients and family members.
• Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care and medications.
• Maintains privacy and security of all confidential health information.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Safety training

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner license

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

DEA and CDS eligibility

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced health care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff. The NP will follow established standards and supervise staff as needed.

The role requires an MS degree with an accredited NP program, current NP and RN licenses, and a current BLS certificate. DEA/CDS eligibility is preferred; experience is a plus. All patient care will prioritize safety and confidentiality.