Sr. Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology

Under general supervision, assists leadership in supporting and managing the nurse practitioner group within a specific service line. Responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in collaboration with physician colleagues. Provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family. Coordinates care to ensure quality, cost effective care; appropriate length of stay; and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists the Clinical Program Manager and collaborates with the Medical Director in facilitating the development, support and management of the NP group within a specific service line. This includes improving patient throughput, patient and staff education, patient satisfaction, as well as activities for inpatient settings such as early patient discharge and participation in hospital task forces.

B. Monitors competency, documentation, and outcomes of care given by Nurse Practitioners within the service line. Identifies ways to facilitate working relationships among all levels of staff to meet patient care requirements.

C. Is responsible for creating nurse practitioner schedules and ensuring appropriate staffing patterns and coverage within a service line.

D. Coordinates work assignments, training, and evaluation in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master of Science Degree with completion of a primary care Nurse Practitioner 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. (Copy of written agreement with physician signed by the physician and nurse practitioner and written approval by the Joint Committee for Nurse Practitioners pursuant to COMAR 10.27.07.06A.)
• DEA and CDS eligible
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
• Three years experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialt
• 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
• Maintains updated mandatory training
• Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: