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Advance Your Career in Neurointerventional Radiology
University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing neuroscience team with a primary focus in Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR) .
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary neuroscience program supporting neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and elective neurosurgical services .
The primary schedule for this position consists of Neurointerventional Radiology day shifts , providing an opportunity to build specialized expertise while collaborating closely with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other neuroscience professionals.
You'll also receive training across the neuroscience team and may have opportunities to provide cross-coverage within other APP service lines in the specialty , expanding your clinical knowledge and procedural experience.
What You'll Do
As a Neurointerventional Radiology APP, you'll collaborate with the physician care team to provide comprehensive care to complex and critically ill neuroscience patients throughout their course of treatment.
Responsibilities include:
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to acutely and critically ill patients
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations
Participate in daily patient rounds
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
Develop initial diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
Assist with the coordination and management of patients undergoing neurointerventional evaluation and treatment
Communicate effectively with attending physicians, consulting services, nursing teams, patients, and families
Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and ongoing care
Perform therapeutic and advanced procedures within the provider's approved privileges and demonstrated competencies
Provide suturing and wound care as clinically appropriate
May first assist in the operating room when necessary
Support continuity and full clinical coverage across the neuroscience service
Develop Advanced Neuroscience & Procedural Skills
This position offers the opportunity to build specialized clinical and procedural expertise within a comprehensive neuroscience program.
Depending on training, competency, and approved privileges, procedures may include:
Placement and management of intracranial monitoring systems
External ventricular drain (EVD) placement
VP shunt taps
Suturing
Advanced wound care
Other procedures included within the provider's approved delineation of privileges
You'll work alongside a multifaceted team caring for patients across Neurointerventional Radiology, Neurocritical Care, Neurosurgery, and elective neurosurgical services .
Cross-Training & Collaboration
While your primary responsibility will be Neurointerventional Radiology day coverage , you'll be trained to support the broader neuroscience team.
Based on training, clinical needs, and scheduling requirements, you may also have opportunities to provide cross-coverage for other APP service lines within the specialty , separate from your regularly required shifts.
This collaborative model provides an opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while supporting comprehensive neuroscience coverage across UM Capital Region Health.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an APP who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and brings strong clinical judgment, initiative, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to effectively triage and manage multiple clinical priorities
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Strong clinical and procedural skills
Effective problem-solving and crisis-management abilities
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
Ability to build effective relationships with physicians, APPs, nurses, patients, families, and other members of the care team
Dedication to patient safety, professionalism, mutual respect, and compassionate care
Commitment to Quality & Patient Safety
As part of UM Capital Region Health's commitment to becoming a High Reliability Organization , our APPs play an important role in advancing a culture of patient safety, zero harm, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
You'll help identify potential risks, follow established clinical standards and protocols, and collaborate across disciplines to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
Grow as an Advanced Practice Provider
Our APPs are valued members of the clinical and organizational team. Professional development opportunities may include participation in:
APP Council meetings
Neuroscience team meetings
APP and neuroscience educational programs
Continuing education and professional development
Organizational and clinical committees
Quality and patient-safety initiatives
Training and education
Mentorship of fellow APPs and other learners
Service-line and APP events and initiatives
Providers are expected to maintain applicable continuing education requirements, including 50 hours of Category I CME every two years, 32 hours of trauma-related CME, and 16 hours of stroke-related CME , as required for the position.
Qualifications
Physician Assistants Bachelor's degree required
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
Current NCCPA certification
Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
Nurse Practitioners
Bachelor's degree and prior RN experience
Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing
Additional Requirements
At least one year of neurosurgery or neurocritical care experience preferred
BLS and ACLS certification required
ENLS and ATLS certification preferred
Must successfully complete credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office
Must meet applicable Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing standards and procedural protocols
Compensation is commensurate with clinical experience.
Bring Your Expertise to UM Capital Region Health
If you're an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to build specialized expertise in Neurointerventional Radiology while remaining connected to a comprehensive neuroscience program, we'd love to hear from you.
Join University of Maryland Capital Region Health and become part of a collaborative team where APPs play an essential role in delivering advanced neuroscience care to patients throughout the region.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.
Worksite address
upper marlboro, MD, 20792, US
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