Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat patients, ensure continuity of care, and coordinate communication between healthcare teams and families. Candidates should hold a Master's in Nursing, have relevant certifications, and possess strong communication skills. This role demands professionalism and a commitment to patient safety. Experience in neonatal care is preferred. Location: Largo, MD. Benefits include competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Two years of neonatal nursing experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare teams.
• CPR required; BLS required; ACLS and/or other relevant certs as required.
• Minimum 2 years NICU nursing or related clinical NICU experience preferred.
• One year RN experience preferred.
• Active involvement in professional orgs, teaching, research or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients under general supervision.
• Facilitate communication between healthcare team and patients.
• Coordinate care to ensure quality and patient safety.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to coordinate patient care

Knowledge of growth and development principles

Professionalism in practice

Education

Master of Science degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse certification in Maryland

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program status

CPR/BLS/NRP preferred

2+ years NICU experience preferred

RN experience preferred

Professional involvement and certification

Job description

UM Capital Region-Health, 901 Harry S Truman Dr N., Largo, MD 20774, USA

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. Provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family. Coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices; and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Master of Science degree in Nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland
• Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)
• DEA and CDS eligible
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
• A minimum of two years of neonatal nursing or clinical experience in a NICU setting is strongly preferred
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider status, preferred; opportunity to become an NMRP instructor if not already certified.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
• Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
• Demonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters
• Maintains updated mandatory training
• Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.

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