Advanced Heart Failure Step Down Unit Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Advanced Heart Failure Step Down Unit Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is a world-renowned tertiary and quaternary Advanced Heart Failure Center. The advanced heart failure team is a multidisciplinary service that supports patients with advanced cardiac disease and is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its team. Patients are cared for in the cardiac IMC/step-down area.
Job specifics:
The population includes patients post cardiac transplant post ventricular assist device placement pulmonary hypertension cardiogenic shock or decompensated heart failure.
Familiarity with invasive cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia management is required.
Hours are 7 am to 5:30 pm (rotation may be required)
Ability to present a cohesive plan of care to the attending physicians
Opportunities to be involved in research/quality improvement efforts.
Good verbal and written communication required.
Coordination of efforts towards advanced care planning required.
Emphasis on communication with family members regarding changes in the patients condition
Family and patient education will be required.
Communication with on-coming and off-service providers to ensure continuity of care and avoid complications associated with care transitions.
As a UMMS provider you can expect:
Competitive Salary and generous shift differential
Medical dental and vision insurance
Paid malpractice insurance
DEA and CDS Licenses paid
Generous paid time off
CME/CEU leave and CME/CEU allowance
Retirement plan - 403-B with employer match
Professional advanced model to further your career development
Qualifications :
A Master of Science degree with completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistants Program. Preferably the candidate will have one year of experience in an ICU. Cardiology experience is a plus.
Additional Information :
- Pay Range: $54.34-$77.08
Like many employers UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details personal identification or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud please contact us at
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
