Sickle Cell Care Leader – NP/PA

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UM Capital Region Health in Largo, Maryland, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive sickle cell care. You will work across outpatient and inpatient settings, with extensive training and a focus on health equity for underserved communities.

The role offers opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional growth within a respected academic health system, with a commitment to top-of-licensure practice and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioners: Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Maryland RN and APRN license (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain)
• Physician Assistants: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA Certification
• Active Maryland PA license (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care for individuals living with sickle cell disease
• Evaluate and manage patients presenting in sickle cell crisis
• Perform emergency department and inpatient consultations
• Round on hospitalized patients receiving sickle cell care
• Manage chronic disease and preventive health maintenance
• Coordinate chronic transfusion management
• Provide evidence-based chronic pain management and opioid stewardship
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and manage refills
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and community resources
• Collaborate with physicians and specialty teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality standards while practicing at the top of your license

Job description

UM Capital Region Health in Largo, Maryland, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive sickle cell care. You will work across outpatient and inpatient settings, with extensive training and a focus on health equity for underserved communities.

The role offers opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional growth within a respected academic health system, with a commitment to top-of-licensure practice and quality outcomes.