Nurse Practitioner (Gastroenterology)

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.
* 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 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
* Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement (s) for state
recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)
* DEA and CDS eligible
* CPR required
* BLS required
* ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
* A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
* 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: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits
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