Nurse Practitioner - Vascular Surgery

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Vascular Surgery team. The APP will care for patients across the full vascular continuum—from acute inpatient emergencies to longitudinal outpatient management—working with vascular and podiatric surgeons and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluating acutely ill and stable patients, managing chronic limb-threatening issues, reviewing imaging, and coordinating transitions of

Qualifications

• MSN with Acute Care NP program completed and active NP license in Maryland.
• CPR required; ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
• DEA and CDS eligibility noted.
• Engagement in professional organizations, teaching, research, and/or certification in specialty.
• Ability to assess data and communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic vascular conditions, including emergencies and postoperative care.
• Provide longitudinal outpatient care for arterial, venous, aortic, and other vascular conditions.
• Participate in evaluation and management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia and complex wounds, focusing on limb preservation.
• Collaborate with vascular and podiatric surgeons for multidisciplinary limb salvage care.
• Review imaging and vascular studies to inform care plans.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop plans, order tests and therapies, and educate patients and families.
• Facilitate transitions of care between inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing, wound care, rehabilitation, and other teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Growth and development knowledge

Education

MSN - Acute Care NP

Maryland NP licensure/certification

Tools

CPR

ACLS/BCLS

Job description

We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Vascular Surgery team. This role offers the opportunity to care for patients across the full continuum of vascular care—from acute inpatient emergencies to longitudinal outpatient management. Our team cares for patients with a broad range of vascular conditions, with particular expertise in complex aortic disease and limb preservation. The APP will work closely with vascular surgeons, podiatric surgeons, and a multidisciplinary team, to provide coordinated care for patients with complex vascular and limb-threatening conditions.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic vascular conditions, including vascular emergencies and postoperative care
• Provide longitudinal outpatient care for patients with arterial, venous, aortic, and other vascular conditions
• Participate in the evaluation and management of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia and complex wounds, with a focus on limb preservation
• Collaborate closely with vascular and podiatric surgeons to coordinate multidisciplinary limb salvage care
• Review diagnostic imaging and vascular studies and incorporate findings into patient care plans
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, order appropriate testing and therapies, and provide patient and family education
• Facilitate transitions of care between the inpatient and ambulatory settings
• Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nursing, wound care, rehabilitation, and other multidisciplinary partners

Schedule

Three days per week, including approximately one weekend per month.

Work Experience

• Master of Science Degree with completion of an Acute Care 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. Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible).
• CPR required
• ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.
• Ability to demonstrate 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.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
• Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.

Benefits

Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.