Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: REF12199P
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.
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
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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 InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. The hospitals and health systems that comprise UMMS are: University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, UM Capital Region Health, UM Charles Regional Medical Center, UM St. Joseph Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake Health, UM Shore Regional Health, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and UM Community Medical Group.