Nurse Practitioner - Urogynecology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health promotion and outreach participation

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Continence and Pelvic Health Center. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing, and providing continuity of care.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master of Science in Nursing, be a registered Nurse Practitioner in Maryland, and have at least one year of RN experience. Strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient communication and care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Diagnostic skills

Patient education

Mentoring

Education

Master of Science degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse with Maryland Board of Examiners

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. Looking for NP to join University of Maryland Continence and Pelvic Health Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform comprehensive history and physical assessment of patients; complete intake prior to patient meeting with the physician
• Order, obtain and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests; experience performing urodynamic tests
• Conduct courtesy follow-up postoperative calls to patients
• Establish medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings with MD collaboration as needed
• Design, order, document and communicate appropriate treatment plans
• Counsel and educate patients and family members
• Participate in mentoring activities; precept students
• Function as a clinical resource for other team members
• Provide community education, health promotion and outreach
• 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

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
• DEA and CDS eligible
• CPR required
• ACLS/BCLS as required
• A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is required

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: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits .

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