Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Maryland Medical System; Phoenix (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in an outpatient setting, collaborating with physicians and the care team to promote preventive care and chronic disease management.

You will assess and manage patients across the lifespan, coordinate care, and participate in health promotion and continuity of care, while adhering to licensure, certification, and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification through an approved certifying body (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, ambulatory care, or community health preferred.
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions and preventive care services preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the lifespan in the outpatient primary care setting.
• Emphasize preventive care, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver patient care.
• Coordinate care with nurses, care managers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and community resources.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Preventive care

Chronic disease management

Ambulatory care

Care coordination

Collaboration with physicians and team

Evidence-based practice

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current state NP/PA licensure

National certification (ANCC/AANP/NCCPA)

Job description

Job Requirements

The Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary healthcare services in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients across the lifespan in the outpatient primary care setting, emphasizing preventive care, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care.

The Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary healthcare services in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients across the lifespan in the outpatient primary care setting, emphasizing preventive care, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care.
The APP functions as an integral member of the ambulatory care team and supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care through comprehensive assessment, medication management, preventive health services, patient education, and coordination of care. The APP manages both acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting wellness and disease prevention.
The APP collaborates with physicians, specialists, nurses, care managers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and community resources to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
The APP practices within the scope of professional licensure, national certification, institutional credentialing, and delineation of privileges in accordance with applicable state regulations and hospital policies.

Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification through an approved certifying body (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, ambulatory care, or community health preferred.
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions and preventive care services preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations preferred.

Benefits

• Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

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