Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Description

The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is seeking a nurse practitioner to join our growing practice. We serve children from birth to 22 years of age with developmental and/or behavioral concerns including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, developmental delays, and intellectual disability and co-occurring anxiety or depression. This clinical position will provide follow up of children for medication management and/or assuring developmental progress and access to services. Our team includes supports such as the Access for Special Kids program (ASK) to provide support with care coordination and transition, as well as a dedicated nurse.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Master of Science degree in Nursing with completion of a 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.
* DEA and CDS eligible
* CPR required
* ACLS/BCLS as required
* A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is required
* Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty
* Demonstrates 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.
* Demonstrates 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: -employee-benefits.