Job Description

UM, Capital Region, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Nursery team to meet join our growing Obstetrics and Neonatal program at UM Capital Region Health located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.

Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's delegation agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing. In collaboration with a physician, the APP will:

• Join a multifaceted team that covers new baby care in a growing OB program.

  • Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will be trained to cover all aspects of the nursery team.

• Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's delegation agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing. Under the direction of a physician, the APP will:

  • Complete neonatal admissions and rounding.
  • Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to new baby patients, including comprehensive newborn well baby exams.
  • Obtain medical histories when appropriate, examines patients, rounds daily, orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments.
  • Communicate effectively with attending physicians, other medical teams, team members, and patient’s families.
  • Administer therapeutic procedures such as circumcisions.
  • Educate, counsel, and address patient’s parents on pertinent issues
  • Perform circumcisions.

• Demonstrates competence and skill in required tasks and procedures.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in required subspecialty.
  • Completes required CMEs and maintains licensures appropriately.
  • Performs according to Maryland Board of Physician or Board of Nursing standards and expanded job description procedural protocols.

• Facilitates excellence in quality assurance and the delivery of patient care as part of our High Reliability Organization.

  • Provides optimal quality of patient care while following safety guidelines,
  • Maintains a procedure complication rate less than the national average.
  • Contributes to cohesive group relations; uses open communication to resolve problems in and between departments.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional department and organizational core values.

• Maintain daily coverage on a rotating weekday and weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• PAs: Bachelor’s degree, graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program, and certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician’s Assistants are required. Candidates must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians.

• NPs: Bachelor’s degree, RN experience, and completion of Acute Nurse Practitioner degree. Candidates must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing.

• One year of pediatric experience is preferred.

• Credentialing must be obtained from UM Capital Region Health’s Medical Staff Office and maintenance of BLS /ACLS certification is required.

• Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.

Additional Information

As a UMMS provider, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME hours and CME allowance
• Retirement plan – 403-B with employer match

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.