Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Pulmonology (Department of Medicine) Job at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Largo, MD

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  • University of Maryland Faculty Physicians
  • Largo, MD

Job Description

The Section of Interventional Pulmonology within the Division of Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine is seeking a self-motivated nurse practitioner to join our rapidly growing practice. Interventional pulmonology is a sub-specialty that uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a variety of lung conditions. This innovative NP position will be responsible for developing a robust clinical practice for the evaluation and management of patients with pulmonary nodules, pleural disease, and COPD, who may require procedural intervention. For this highly vulnerable patient population, assuring streamlined coordination of procedures and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams (i.e. thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and referring physicians) is essential. The ideal candidate will be educated in evidence-based approaches to the best care of complex pulmonary diseases and integrated in a multi-faceted way to include opportunities for research and national society participation for career development. Recent NP graduates will be considered; however, NP experience of at least 3 years is preferable.

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

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:

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