Master of Science degree with a completed Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current Maryland Board of Nursing registration for Nurse Practitioners.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a specialty area required.
Minimum one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Completion of a Physician Assistant program and valid Maryland PA license for PA applicants.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat patients in collaboration with physician colleagues.
Facilitate and coordinate communication between the healthcare team and patients.
Provide continuity of care for patients and their families.
Integrate relevant research and best practices into patient care.
Benefits
Full-time rotating shifts.
Opportunity for collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Access to the latest research in neuro-critical care.
Full Job Description
Job Requirements
Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) -Neuro ICU
Shift: Full-time; Rotating
Location: University of Maryland Medical Center
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.
Work Experience
A Master of Science degree, with completion of a 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 experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
Physician Assistant applicants must have successfully completed a PA program and obtain a Maryland PA license.
About University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
