Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Rotating Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist in Oncology Department
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Rotating Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist in Oncology Department
Job ID: REF34899K
Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider
Location: Baltimore,MD US
Hours of Work: Rotating Days and Nights
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
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Come be part of our growing oncology department at our flagship downtown Baltimore location!
This position is for a rotating (day/night) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hospitalist role that will work with our oncology patients.
This position will require a rotation on weekends and holidays however you will have supportive leadership and the ability to balance work and life with your schedule.
In summary, under general supervision, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in collaboration with physician colleagues. Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family. Coordinate care to ensure quality, cost effective care; appropriate length of stay; and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices.
- Master of Science Degree with completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible).
- CPR required
- ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
- Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.
- Ability to demonstrate 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.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
- Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
- Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.
Working Conditions
- Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call and overtime may be required.
- There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases in the work environment; requires observance of “Universal Precautions” by wearing gloves, goggles, and mask, is required.
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
- Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
- Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
- Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $54.34-$77.08
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
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