About this opportunity
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians lists this Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Under general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. Provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient's family. Coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices; and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In clinical collaboration with the attending physician, provides day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare team.
Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.
Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings, with MD collaboration as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master of Science degree in Nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland
Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement (s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)
DEA and CDS eligible
CPR required
BLS required
ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
Demonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters
Maintains updated mandatory training
Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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