Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Info

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Job Description
UM Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has a full-time employed position available for a Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice located in Bel Air, MD.

Job Specifics:

• Position will manage and treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension (PH) and other conditions of the lung.
• Position involves both inpatient consults and outpatient clinic hours.
• Collaborative, supportive team comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers, pulmonary function technicians, medical assistants and administrative support staff.
• Monday through Friday with some weekend requirements.
• Adult or acute care certified nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes malpractice with tail and CME

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Qualifications
Requirements:
• Education & Training: Master of Science degree with completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• National certification in the area specialty and licensed by the Maryland Board of Nursing. NPI number, DEA and CDS required. BLS and ACLS required.

Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate skills to: a) handle multiple priorities; b) work independently and take initiative in achieving goals; c) maintain confidentiality with patient and team member information; d) strong clinical practice and judgment; e) effective decision-making; f) problem-solving; g) crisis management; h) organizing work and attention to detail and follow through. Ability to demonstrate highly effective verbal communication skills required to interact with patients, family members, departmental units, medical and nursing staff, team members at all essential matters; demonstrated / documented effective interpersonal skills. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population specific and age specific needs.

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

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