Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

CME leave and CME allowance

403-B retirement plan with employer-m

Loan repayment consultation

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System invites a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join UM Upper Chesapeake Health in Bel Air, MD. This full-time outpatient role focuses on delivery and coordination of wound care services in a collaborative center.

The ideal candidate will have an MS NP, Maryland NP license, BLS, wound care certification; HBO experience a plus. No weekends or on-call requirements; opportunities for education, policy development, and program growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master of Science with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Maryland board licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with BLS and wound care certifications.
• WOCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate care for the wound care patient population in an outpatient setting.
• Assist in wound care nursing education, professional development, and program policy development.
• Support a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to achieve wound care center goals.
• Maintain required certifications and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Wound care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nurse Practitioner

Maryland NP licensure

BLS certification

Wound care certification

WOCN certification preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life. Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS)

is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

UM Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH)

a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has a Full-time employed position available for a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join their growing, community-based Wound care/Hyperbaric medicine practice located in Bel Air, MD.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role assists in the delivery of patient care services for the wound care population. The nurse practitioner will provide, monitor, and coordinate care for wound care patients. This role assists in wound care nursing education, professional development, training and competencies, and the development of policies, procedures and the program.

Nurse Practitioner Job Specifics

• Position is outpatient based and includes coverage in the wound care center.
• Excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative and collegial team.
• Ideal candidate will have experience in wound care experience. HBO experience is a plus.
• No weekends or call requirements.

As An UMMS Provider, You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan- 403-B with employer match
• Complimentary loan repayment consultation

Work Experience

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education & Training:

Master of Science with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Registered with Maryland board of examiners of nurses and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. BLS certification and wound care certification is required. Wound and Ostomy Certification (WOCN) certification is preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of wound care nursing experience and at least two (2) years adult NP experience is preferred. Previous outpatient setting experience is preferred. Must maintain an NPI number and DEA

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to: a) handle multiple priorities: b) work independently and take initiative in achieving wound care center goals; c) excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients, medical staff, and team members: d) flexibility to meet the changing needs of the wound care center patients; e) Actively promote a culture of excellence. Demonstrated skills in: a) strong clinical nursing practice and judgement; b) critical thinking for effective decisions; c) problem-solving; d) crisis management; e) excellence organizational skills and attention to detail and follow through; f) effective teamwork and collaboration skills; g) creative and self-motivated problem solver; and h) excellent customer service skills.