Job Abstract

Become a member of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The Division boasts over 40 faculty members delivering cutting-edge pulmonary care for our large patient population in West Baltimore Community and as a referring center for the entire Baltimore Region. Our group focuses on complex chronic pulmonary disease, as well as screening patients for lung cancer and managing lung nodules at risk for cancer. The day-to-day practice operations involve helping diagnose respiratory disease, health screening, and management of chronic diseases that cause respiratory symptoms. Our advanced practice providers play a key role within our clinical practice as a provider of care for our patients.

Under 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 FUNCTIONS

• In 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.
• Works with physicians to achieve service specific outcome targets for key metrics including clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Participates in performance improvement activities aimed at improving clinical outcomes and minimizing variation.
• In collaboration with physician leadership and the multidisciplinary team, develops clinical pathways.
• Participates in and leads quality assurance activities (i.e., chart reviews, peer review) and establishes standard of practice.

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