NURSE PRACTIONER - PRIMARY CARE

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth in Maryland seeks a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive physical assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care for patients across ages from pediatric to geriatric. Collaboration with the clinic provider is required to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing education, on-call coverage, and adherence to licensure and hospital policies within the state of Maryland.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted NP license in Maryland or reciprocal.
• Active DEA and CDS license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Preferred 3-5 years of NP experience.
• Maintains unit-specific competencies and department requirements.
• Ability to manage own caseload and provide appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with clinic providers to coordinate patient care.
• Prescribe medications and dosages as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation and on-call schedule as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Prescribing medications

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Maryland NP license or reciprocal

DEA and CDS licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

• Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to make sound, professional physical assessment/examinations; treatment/plans of care; and dispositions (e.g., physiologic, psychological, socio-economic, cultural) of acute and chronically ill and injured patients. The nurse practitioner monitors and evaluates the plan of care, and makes revisions as needed, or initiates consultations/referrals when appropriate. The nurse practitioner provides patient care for pediatric through geriatric populations and practices in collaboration with the clinic provider.
• Education:
• Position requires a Master of Science in Nursing.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner License in Maryland or a state that reciprocates with Maryland
• Active, unrestricted DEA and CDS
• Current, Basic Life Support certification
• Experience:
• Position prefers 3-5 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide effective clinical management and appropriate patient care under the scope of practice defined in state and national certification guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own case load.
• Acts in accordance with legal and ethical professional responsibilities (e.g. patient management, documentation, advance directives).
• Demonstrates ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with health care team members.
• Effectively communicates through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates ability to prescribe appropriate drugs and dosages.
• Demonstrates ability to process a variety of patient care situations.
• Documents continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinical protocols.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Responsible for participation in 0n-call schedule meeting the needs of the department.