What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at UM BWMC, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. You will collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, including anesthesiology, pulmonology, surgery, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and oncology, to deliver seamless, patient-centered care.
About The Unit
Our state-of-the-art Critical Care unit is designed to optimize patient outcomes and includes:
Work Experience
At UM BWMC, you’ll be part of a leading-edge medical team dedicated to delivering outstanding care while shaping the future of medicine. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in critical care, we invite you to join us!
As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at UM BWMC, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. You will collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, including anesthesiology, pulmonology, surgery, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and oncology, to deliver seamless, patient-centered care.
About The Unit
Our state-of-the-art Critical Care unit is designed to optimize patient outcomes and includes:
- 42-bed closed ICU covering both IMC and ICU patients
- In-house attending coverage 24 hours a day
- 14 required shifts per 4 weeks
- Procedures: perform a range of critical care procedures, including intubation, central and arterial line placements, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube insertions, paracentesis, and lumbar punctures.
- Advanced technology, including continuous bedside monitoring, continuous renal replacement (CRRT), and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Large resuscitation rooms equipped for multi-provider, life-saving interventions
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Work alongside a team of over 30 experienced physicians and advanced practice providers
- Primary Stroke Center
- Award-Winning Patient Care: Recently honored by both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with several awards for its care of heart attack, stroke and diabetes patients. These awards include:
- Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Center Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality and Target: StrokeSM Elite Achievement Awards,
- Award-Winning Workplace: Named a Top Workplace in Baltimore by The Baltimore Sun (2019 & 2020) and Top Workplace in the USA (2021)
- A Culture of Excellence: One of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, and more
Work Experience
- Master’s degree with completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant
- Minimum 1 year of ICU experience as a Nurse Practitioner , Physician Assistant or completion of a hospital based APP residency
- Maryland license, CDS, and DEA license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (or obtained prior to providing direct patient care)
At UM BWMC, you’ll be part of a leading-edge medical team dedicated to delivering outstanding care while shaping the future of medicine. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in critical care, we invite you to join us!