University of Maryland Medical System

Nurse Practitioner Transitional Care Coordination

University of Maryland Medical System • $90K — $120K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and national certification in specialty area.
  • Eligibility for DEA and CDS.
  • ACLS/BLS certification as applicable.
  • Minimum of three years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Coordinate seamless transitions of care from admission through discharge.
  • See patients in a Coordinated Care Center to support transitions to the ambulatory setting.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Advocate for patients by addressing medical, social, and behavioral health needs and coordinating referrals.
  • Facilitate timely and safe discharges to enhance patient experience and reduce readmissions.
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety, cost of care, and satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape organizational policies and innovative care models.
  • Focus on improving transitions of care and population health.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams that enriches professional development.
  • Engagement in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

Senior Nurse Practitioner - Transitional Care

What You'll Do

Provide Exceptional Patient Care
  • Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Coordinate seamless transitions of care from admission through discharge.
  • See patients in a Coordinated Care Center, providing steppingstones to successful transition to the ambulatory setting.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Advocate for patients by addressing medical, social, and behavioral health needs while coordinating specialty referrals and community resources.
  • Facilitate timely, safe discharges that improve patient experience and reduce readmissions.

Drive Quality & Innovation
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety, length of stay, cost of care, and patient satisfaction.
  • Help shape organizational policies and innovative models of care that improve healthcare delivery.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Nursing with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and national certification in specialty area.
  • DEA and CDS eligibility.
  • ACLS/BLS certification (as applicable).
  • Minimum of three years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

Preferred Strengths
  • Proven leadership and team development experience.
  • Strong clinical judgment and exceptional communication skills.
  • Passion for improving transitions of care and population health.
  • Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Commitment to patient-centered, equitable, and compassionate care.

Work Experience
  • Master of Science in Nursing with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and national certification in specialty area.
  • DEA and CDS eligibility.
  • ACLS/BLS certification (as applicable).
  • Minimum of three years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

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.
Learn more about University of Maryland Medical System
Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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