Nurse Practitioner Multitrauma/Neurotrauma ICU team

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Multitrauma/Neurotrauma ICU team. The rotating day/night schedule includes weekends and holidays, caring for critically ill patients under physician supervision.

The APP collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists to ensure safe, evidence-based care; performs invasive procedures as credentialed; participates in rounds, discharge planning, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care NP or PA program.
• Current Maryland APRN or PA licensure and national certification (ACNP or PA).
• DEA and CDS eligibility, BLS/ACLS certifications, regulatory credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and labs; develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and perform invasive bedside procedures.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge planning; participate in rounds.

Skills

Critical care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree (ACNP/PA)

Job description

Job Requirements

The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Multitrauma/Neurotrauma ICU team. This position is based at our flagship academic medical center and provides care to critically ill patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This is a rotating day and night shift position that includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Under the supervision of the attending physician, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of critically ill patients. The APP works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

Clinical Practice

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory results.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Perform invasive bedside procedures appropriate to training and credentialing.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and goals of care.
• Coordinate specialty consultations and community resources as needed.
• Facilitate patient flow and support safe transitions of care.

Leadership and Quality Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
• Participate in peer review, chart audits, and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in achieving departmental goals related to quality, patient satisfaction, length of stay, and cost-effective care.
• Support accreditation and regulatory readiness activities.

Education and Professional Development

• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, residents, fellows, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in educational activities, including orientation, mentorship, and precepting.
• Contribute to departmental education programs, journal clubs, and grand rounds.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and specialty certification.

Research and Scholarship

• Participate in clinical research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support scholarly activities, presentations, and publications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance clinical innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Work Experience

Education

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Licensure and Certification

Nurse Practitioners

• Current Maryland licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistants

• Current Maryland licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• NCCPA certification.

Additional Requirements

• DEA and CDS eligibility.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Compliance with all organizational credentialing and privileging requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of critical care, acute care, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, or related clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development through education, research, quality improvement, certification, or professional organization involvement.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary critical care environment.