Shock Trauma Center: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Baltimore MD United States University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington Full time

Job Description

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of complex trauma patients. Working at the Shock Trauma Center, you become a vital part of a trauma team which provides continuity of care for patients from admission through discharge and post-discharge follow-up care. The trauma team NP/PA collaborates with nurses, therapists, residents, fellows, attendings, students and colleagues across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, evidence-based care of patients with a spectrum of traumatic injuries and their medical comorbidities.

This position will either be 4 10's (days) or 3 12's (Days) working rotating days throughout the week

The advanced practice providers time will be spent working on an inpatient basis, with the possibility of spending 1 shift per week in clinic.

Job Specifics:

* Exceptional academic setting
* Be a part of a phenomenal multidisciplinary team
* Work with world renowned trauma physicians in the world's first facility to treat shock
* Opportunity to participate in research and other academic endeavors
* Primarily inpatient role with some outpatient clinic work
* Manage patients in the IMC and acute care setting
* Monday through Sunday coverage, days only, no nights required

Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Qualifications

Clinical Expectations:

* Demonstrate knowledge of trauma physiology as well as presentation and management of major medical comorbidities
* Perform accurate histories and physical assessments appropriate for clinical problem/presentation
* Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests
* Develop, implement and evaluate efficacy of plans of care
* Manage general medical and surgical conditions and understand associated risks, benefits and complications
* Collaborate with trauma surgeon team leaders as patient clinical condition dictates, with insight into own strengths, limitations, and within expectations set by lead surgeon
* Facilitate coordinated care and promote clear communication among all team members
* Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with medical, surgical, nursing and ancillary team members
* Be able to counsel patients/families on injuries, treatments and processes in a manner that is compassionate and patient/family-centered
* Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Professionalism:

* Follows ethical standards of patient confidentiality and informed consent
* Maintains a high standard of accountability
* Contributes to education of APP students, medical students, rotating residents and other team members
* Promotes a supportive, trusting work environments

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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