Neurology, Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated  Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP)  to join our dynamic and fast-paced Neurosurgery team. This is a unique opportunity to practice at a leading academic medical center and contribute to advanced, life-saving care in collaboration with nationally recognized experts.

About the Role:

As a Neurosurgery NP at UMMC, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive care for neurosurgical patients across the continuum—from evaluation and acute management to post-operative care. You will work closely with attending neurosurgeons, residents, and interdisciplinary teams in a high-acuity environment.

This role is based at UMMC and does not currently include formal cross-coverage with Shock Trauma.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inpatient neurosurgical patients in collaboration with physicians and care teams
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and post-operative management
• First assist in surgical procedures (based on privileging)
• Coordinate care for complex neurosurgical patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and treatment planning
• Provide education and support to patients and families

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (AGACNP preferred)
• Active Maryland NP license and DEA (or eligibility)
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Strong clinical background in acute care, ICU, neurology, or neurosurgery preferred
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Experience:

• Prior neurosurgery, neurology, or surgical subspecialty experience
• Exposure to high-acuity inpatient or ICU environments
• Academic medical center experience preferred
• Ability to manage complex and rapidly changing clinical situations

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Work at a leading academic medical center within UMMC
• Collaboration with nationally recognized neurosurgery experts
• Opportunities for professional growth, teaching, and advanced practice
• High-acuity neurosurgical patient population

Benefits:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, PTO, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.