Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner – Direct Care Team

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experienced hospitalists collaboration

Academic healthcare environment

Growth opportunities and continuing ed

UMMS resources access

Competitive compensation and benefits

Team-focused culture

Job summary

The University of Maryland Midtown Campus is seeking a compassionate Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our Direct Care Team. You’ll deliver patient-centered inpatient care, coordinate treatment plans, and practice at the top of your license.

Work with hospitalists, specialists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care, participate in rounds, and support admissions, discharges, and smooth transitions while educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited NP program.
• Maryland NP license.
• National certification in specialty area.
• DEA and CDS eligibility.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification (required for inpatient practice).
• Minimum of one year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and complex medical conditions in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and implement evidence-based plans of care.
• Perform bedside procedures within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, nurses, case managers, and consultants to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to promote efficient patient flow and reduce length of stay.
• Facilitate timely specialty consultations and community referrals when appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Promote disease prevention, wellness, and health maintenance.
• Advocate for patients by ensuring they understand their care plan and available treatment options.
• Address each patient’s physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs by connecting them with appropriate hospital resources, including palliative care and pain management services.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical pathways to improve quality and patient safety.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and the overall patient experience.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Maryland Nurse Practitioner license

National certification in specialty area

DEA and CDS eligibility

BLS certification

ACLS certification (required for inpatient practice)

Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience

Job description

Job Requirements

The University of Maryland Midtown Campus is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our Direct Care Team. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a dynamic academic community hospital where you’ll work alongside experienced hospitalists, specialists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional inpatient care.

As a Hospitalist NP, you’ll practice at the top of your license, caring for a diverse patient population while coordinating treatment plans, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring safe, seamless transitions of care. If you’re passionate about evidence-based medicine, teamwork, and patient-centered care, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Perform detailed patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and complex medical conditions in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and implement evidence-based plans of care.
• Perform bedside procedures within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, nurses, case managers, and consultants to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to promote efficient patient flow and reduce length of stay.
• Facilitate timely specialty consultations and community referrals when appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Promote disease prevention, wellness, and health maintenance.
• Advocate for patients by ensuring they understand their care plan and available treatment options.
• Address each patient’s physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs by connecting them with appropriate hospital resources, including palliative care and pain management services.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical pathways to improve quality and patient safety.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and the overall patient experience.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license
• National certification in specialty area
• DEA and CDS eligibility
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (required for inpatient practice)
• Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience

Preferred

• Previous inpatient or hospital medicine experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Why Join the University of Maryland Midtown Campus?

At the University of Maryland Midtown Campus, you’ll become part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

What We Offer

• Practice alongside experienced hospitalists and multidisciplinary specialists
• Collaborative academic healthcare environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Access to the resources of the University of Maryland Medical System
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A supportive culture focused on teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care
• Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.