Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

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:

• Join a multifaceted team that covers the Cardiovascular ICU.

• Collaborate with attending physicians and clinicians regarding admission, discharge, and transfer decisions.

• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, other medical teams, team members, and patient's families.

• Demonstrate competence in clinical assessment and decision making.

• Perform comprehensive history and physical assessments for patient admissions and daily rounds.

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services.

• Administer therapeutic procedures such as circumcisions.

• Educate, counsel, and address patient's parents on pertinent issues

• Demonstrates competence and skill in required tasks and procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in required subspecialty.

• Complete required CMEs and maintain licensures appropriately. o 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.

Company Description

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a physician-led, internationally recognized healthcare system offering uniquely rewarding careers in major Maryland marketplaces. Create your future in a healthcare setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of something greater by applying your experience, input, and leadership-as a clinician and healthcare expert.

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.

• Preferred 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner providing direct care to patients preferably in a surgical program setting.

• Accepting NP graduate with 5 years as RN in Cardiac Surgery ICU

• Credentialing must be obtained from UM Capital Region Health's Medical Staff Office.

• 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.