Nursery Nurse Practitioner, PRN
Practice independently without physician oversight.
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Nursery Nurse Practitioner – PRN, Home Call in Maryland. Job Requirements Job specifics: · Join a multifaceted team that covers new baby care in a growing obstetrics program. o The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will be trained to cover all aspects of the nursery team, including inpatient care and home call.
Key Responsibilities
- o Develop effective working relationships and maintain good communication with other team members.
- · Participates in APP Council meetings, service line specific and general APP meetings and events, and organizational meetings and events.
- · Engages in leadership activities including, but not limited to, APP representation on organizational committees, training, education, mentorship of other APPs and other learners.
- · Participates in APP educational and other learning opportunities as they arise.
Requirements
- Job specifics: · Join a multifaceted team that covers new baby care in a growing obstetrics program.
- o The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will be trained to cover all aspects of the nursery team, including inpatient care and home call.
- o The PRN Nursery APP must work two (2) shifts per quarter.
- · Perform routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's collaboration agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Maryland Medical System in Maryland.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Pediatrics position at University of Maryland Medical System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Maryland.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: New Baby Care, Diagnostic Services, Therapeutic Procedures, Patient Education, Triage, Crisis Management, Quality Improvement, Circumcision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to newborns within a multifaceted nursery team. Responsibilities include performing daily rounds, administering advanced procedures, and educating parents on neonatal care.
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Paid malpractice insurance, Generous paid time off, CME hours and CME allowance, Retirement plan – 403-B with employer match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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