Acute Care Emergency Surgery (ACES): Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Acute Care Emergency Surgery (ACES): Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Job Description
The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) has a full time position available for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Emergency Surgery team. We seek a highly proficient self-driven individual to participate in the care of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate must be detail oriented and must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written.
General Description:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Acute Care Emergency Surgery Service (ACES) functions in the role of hospitalist in collaboration with medical staff. The APP will provide direct patient care to the complex critically ill medical and surgical patient within the continuum of elective and emergency surgery through the hospital course and in discharge care follow up. The APP will be part of the healthcare provider team serving Acute Care and Emergency Surgery patients to ensure continuity of patient care by:
Performing assessments obtaining history and physical examinations establishing preliminary diagnosis ordering or performing diagnostic tests
Providing treatment follow-up consultation and health education for patients.
Developing a plan of care. Reviewing care plan with patient and responding to all questions or concerns.
Managing illness or problems related to the Emergency General surgery patient within the scope of practice
Facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team patient and families
Ensure the coordination of quality cost effective safe patient care
Participates in the development and advancement of evidenced-based best practices and supports formal and informal educational programs for other members of the health care team.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
Current state licensure as an Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
Prior Critical Care experience is preferred
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
Current BLS and ACLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
DEA CDS and NPI required.
Additional Information :
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Compensation:
- Pay Range: $54.34-$77.08
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
