Spine Surgery Floor Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

University of Maryland Joseph Medical Center (UM-SJMC), a member hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their inpatient Spine Surgery team of 3 surgeons and 6 APPs. This position manages patients pre-and post-spine surgery in the hospital.

• Seeking a hardworking, detail oriented NP/PA, who embraces the collaborative approach to patient care
• Will join a group of 3 surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Providers
• The provider will round daily with MDs and coordinate perioperative treatment plans with the physical/occupational therapists, case manager, social worker, nurses, nurse navigators and other multi-disciplinary team members, in addition to the Spine Attending Physicians.
• Hours Monday – Friday Floor coverage
• The provider will be responsible for inpatient consults with attending oversight. Should have the ability to evaluate, order appropriate tests, and provide diagnosis and treatment options in conjunction with an attending physician.
• First assist credentials/or ability preferred by not required.
• New grads welcome to apply

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• For NPs, Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required. For PA’s, Master’s degree Physician Assistant required.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. NPs must hold Acute Care NP certification
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
• DEA and CDS eligible

Additional Information

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