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Acute Care, Nephrology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description

About the Organization

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a leading academic, private health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while advancing innovation at the bedside. In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMMS plays a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

UMMS operates 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, along with over 150 care sites and urgent care centers across 13 Maryland counties—delivering approximately 25% of all hospital care in the state.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Inpatient Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide consultative care for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based nephrology care in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Care
  • Perform inpatient nephrology consultations and follow-up evaluations
  • Manage:
    • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) exacerbations
    • Electrolyte and acid-base disorders
    • Hypertension
  • Oversee inpatient dialysis modalities:
    • Hemodialysis (HD)
    • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
    • Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
  • Document consults, progress notes, and treatment plans in the EHR
Care Coordination & Communication
  • Respond to consults from hospitalists, ICU, ED, and surgical teams
  • Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams
  • Ensure smooth transitions of care with outpatient nephrology providers
  • Partner with case management on discharge planning and dialysis placement
Quality & Operations
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation
  • Ensure compliance with CMS, hospital policies, and dialysis regulations
  • Participate in quality initiatives (AKI management, dialysis safety, readmission reduction)
  • Support accurate coding and billing practices
Team & Education
  • Participate in inpatient service coverage
  • Provide education to residents, fellows, and nursing staff
  • Foster a collaborative, patient-centered care environment
Qualifications Required
  • Licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
  • Experience in acute care, hospital medicine, or inpatient settings
  • Strong clinical, communication, and consultative skills
  • Ability to thrive in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
Preferred
  • Experience with HD, CRRT, and PD
  • Prior nephrology or ICU experience
  • Familiarity with EHR systems and dialysis workflows
Why Join UMMS?
  • Academic-affiliated health system with strong teaching environment
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model
  • Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
  • Access to cutting-edge clinical practices and research
Additional Information

UMMS will never request banking or personal financial information via email or text during the recruitment process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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