What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner-Surgical Oncology- (Inpatient/Outpatient) position at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc?
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.
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)
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS by the American Heart Association is preferred
- DEA and CDS eligible
- CPR required
- 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Clinical Responsibilities
a. In clinical collaboration with the attending physician, provides day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare team.
b. Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.
c. Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
d. Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings, with MD collaboration as needed.
e. Designs, orders, and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results, with MD collaboration as needed.
f. Initiates protocols/clinical pathways, evaluates the plan of care ensuring timely intervention.
g. Collaborates with attending and residents .
h. Presents patients in chart rounds.
i. Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the attending physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager.
j. Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members. Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens.
k. Counsels and educates patients and family members in disease process, health maintenance and health promotion activities. Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive care services.
l. Initiates appropriate referrals and specialty consultations or other agency involvements as needed.
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
