Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology

Nurse PractitionerUnder general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. 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, effective care and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices; and other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIn clinical collaboration with the attending physician, provides day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare team.Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings, with MD collaboration as needed.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMaster 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 MarylandValid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)DEA and CDS eligibleCPR requiredBLS requiredACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the departmentA minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is preferredDemonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialtyDemonstrates 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 needsDemonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential mattersMaintains updated mandatory trainingUpdates immunizations as recommended per practice areaTotal 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.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.