Cardiology Nurse Practitioner — Cardiac Care Lead

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for its cardiac surgery service in Largo. The APP will provide day-to-day clinical direction of the healthcare team, coordinate communication among patients and families, and ensure quality, cost-effectiveness and patient safety.

Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and collaboration are essential. Responsibilities include history/physicals, diagnostic testing, creating treatment plans, and engaging in

Qualifications

• Current Maryland license as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• National Certification preferred in respective area of responsibility.
• NPI, DEA and CDS numbers required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients.
• Orders, obtains and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Establishes medical diagnosis based on history and findings.
• Designs and documents treatment plans including medications.
• Initiates protocols and evaluates care plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master’s of Science in Nursing

Advanced Professional

NP/PA program completion

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for its cardiac surgery service in Largo. The APP will provide day-to-day clinical direction of the healthcare team, coordinate communication among patients and families, and ensure quality, cost-effectiveness and patient safety.

Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and collaboration are essential. Responsibilities include history/physicals, diagnostic testing, creating treatment plans, and engaging in