The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) has a full time position available for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Emergency Surgery team. We seek a highly proficient, self-driven individual to participate in the care of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate must be detail oriented and must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.

General Description:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Acute Care Emergency Surgery Service (ACES) functions in the role of hospitalist in collaboration with medical staff. The APP will provide direct patient care to the complex, critically ill medical and surgical patient, within the continuum of elective and emergency surgery, through the hospital course and in discharge care follow up. The APP will be part of the healthcare provider team serving Acute Care and Emergency Surgery patients to ensure continuity of patient care by:
* Performing assessments, obtaining history and physical examinations, establishing preliminary diagnosis, ordering or performing diagnostic tests
* Providing treatment, follow-up, consultation, and health education for patients.
* Developing a plan of care. Reviewing care plan with patient and responding to all questions or concerns.
* Managing illness or problems related to the Emergency General surgery patient within the scope of practice
* Facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and families
* Ensure the coordination of quality, cost effective, safe patient care
* Participates in the development and advancement of evidenced-based best practices and supports formal and informal educational programs for other members of the health care team.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including generous tuition support, and relocation assistance
The University of Maryland Medical Center is located in downtown Baltimore. We are convenient to many sought after locations; only minutes from Washington D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay, as well a short drive to New York and Philadelphia.