Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery-24 hour role

Join a Growing Comprehensive Neuroscience Program

University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our expanding Neuroscience Service Line. This unique opportunity offers exposure to a broad spectrum of neurological and neurosurgical care, including neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neurointerventional radiology, and elective neurosurgical procedures.

As part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering advanced patient care while developing expertise across multiple neuroscience specialties. This position is ideal for APPs who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are seeking professional growth, procedural experience, and leadership opportunities.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

Comprehensive Neuroscience Training

• Primary coverage within the Neurosurgery service utilizing a 24-hour shift model.
• Structured cross-training across neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and neurointerventional services.
• Opportunity to expand your clinical expertise and develop advanced procedural skills.
• Exposure to both acute and elective neuroscience patient populations.

Professional Growth & Career Development

• Cross-cover opportunities with other APP-led specialty service lines across Capital Region Health.
• Participation in APP Council initiatives, organizational committees, and leadership activities.
• Mentorship, education, and teaching opportunities with APPs, residents, and learners.
• Support for continuing education and specialty-focused professional development.

Advanced Clinical Practice

Working collaboratively with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams, you will:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex neurosurgical and neurocritical care patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, daily rounds, and develop treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Perform advanced bedside procedures, including:
• Intracranial monitoring placement
• External ventricular drain (EVD) management
• VP shunt taps
• Suturing and wound management
• First assist in the operating room when needed.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for APPs who demonstrate:

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Adaptability in a high-acuity environment.
• A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Interest in developing expertise across the continuum of neuroscience care.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license.

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Active Maryland Physician Assistant license.

Preferred Experience

• One year of experience in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, or a related neuroscience specialty.
• ATLS certification preferred.

Required Certifications

• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Eligible for credentialing through the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office.

Why University of Maryland Capital Region Health?

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System, Capital Region Health is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. APPs are valued clinical leaders and integral members of our interdisciplinary teams, with opportunities to influence patient outcomes and advance their careers within a dynamic academic healthcare environment.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.