PICU - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) : *New Grads with Experience Welcome to Apply*

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PICU – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) : *New Grads with Experience Welcome to Apply*

Job ID: REF21121L

Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider

Location: Baltimore,MD US

Hours of Work: Variable – Days, Nights & Weekends

Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.  Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.  Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

Job Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Shift: Full-time/Rotating
Location: University of Maryland Medical Center

**New Grads with PICU RN experience welcome to apply**
 

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including generous tuition support, and relocation assistance.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is located in downtown Baltimore. We are convenient to many sought after locations; only minutes from Washington D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay, as well a short drive to New York and Philadelphia.

  • The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) NP team is composed of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) who provide 7 day/week and rotating night coverage for pediatric critical care patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses including post-operative cardiothoracic surgery and transplant patients.
  • The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in collaboration with physician colleagues.
  • The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient’s family.
  • The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) serves as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • A Master of Science degree, with completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Nursing, and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of specialization. A minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience is required.
  • Physician Assistant applicants must have successfully completed a PA program and obtain a Maryland PA license.
  • CRNP Pediatric Acute Care certification required

Additional Information

Pay Range: $54 – $77 

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