Cardiac Surgery: Advanced Practice Leader

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver day-to-day leadership in the cardiac surgery service. The APP will coordinate clinical care, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient management from admission through discharge.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and active participation in educational activities for the care team.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Preferred: National Certification in respective area.
• NPI, DEA and CDS required.
• 2+ years of experience as NP/PA providing direct patient care, preferably in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive history and physical assessments.
• Orders, obtains and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Designs and documents treatment plans and prescriptions.
• Initiates clinical pathways and ensures timely interventions.
• Performs invasive procedures as applicable (e.g., chest tubes, catheterizations).
• Collaborates with attending physicians on admission, discharge and transfer decisions.
• Incorporates patient and family into the care plan and provides education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

History taking

Order tests and interpretation

Collaboration with care team

Patient education

Education

Master’s of Science in Nursing

NP/PA program completion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ICD-9/Medical Coding

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver day-to-day leadership in the cardiac surgery service. The APP will coordinate clinical care, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient management from admission through discharge.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and active participation in educational activities for the care team.