Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

UMMS Providers/Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role requires diagnosing, treating, and caring for pediatric patients in a critical care environment, welcoming new graduates with relevant nursing experience. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefit package, including generous tuition support, and easy access to urban amenities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous tuition support

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and completion of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Registered with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients in collaboration with physicians.
• Providing continuity of patient care and coordinating communication.
• Integrating research and best practices in patient treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Coordination

Education

Master of Science degree in Nursing

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Job description

Job Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Shift: Full-time/Rotating
Location: University of Maryland Medical Center

New Grads with PICU RN experience welcome to apply

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including generous tuition support, and relocation assistance.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is located in downtown Baltimore. We are convenient to many sought after locations; only minutes from Washington D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay, as well a short drive to New York and Philadelphia.

• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) NP team is composed of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) who provide 7 day/week and rotating night coverage for pediatric critical care patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses including post-operative cardiothoracic surgery and transplant patients.
• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in collaboration with physician colleagues.
• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient’s family.
• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) serves as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Qualifications

• A Master of Science degree, with completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Nursing, and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of specialization. A minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience is required.
• Physician Assistant applicants must have successfully completed a PA program and obtain a Maryland PA license.
• CRNP Pediatric Acute Care certification required

Additional Information

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Pay Range: $54 - $77

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