Nurse Practitioner-Sleep Medicine (travel required)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life benefits

Career development opportunities

Retirement support

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Baltimore is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat patients in collaboration with physicians. The role involves patient care coordination, comprehensive assessments, and leadership within the healthcare team. Candidates are required to have a Master's degree in Nursing and be a certified Nurse Practitioner in Maryland. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Must be a certified Nurse Practitioner in Maryland.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• DEA and CDS eligibility may be required; ongoing certification updates.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients under physician supervision.
• Facilitate communication between healthcare team and patients.
• Provide clinical direction to the healthcare team.
• Establish medical diagnoses based on history, assessment, and diagnostics with MD collaboration.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Diagnostic test interpretation

Leadership and direction

Effective communication

ACLS/BLS

Education

Master of Science degree in Nursing

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland

Current ACLS and BLS certification

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In clinical collaboration with the attending physician, provides day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare team.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.
• Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings, with MD collaboration as needed.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

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)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS by the American Heart Association is preferred
• DEA and CDS eligible
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
• A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

Total Rewards

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. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees\' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits