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Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology/ Oncology

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

#Registered Nurse #Healthcare Team #BLS #ACLS #CPR #Patient Care #Research #Nurse Practitioner #Physician Assistant

Quick overview

This role involves assisting physician colleagues in diagnosing and treating patients within the Cardiovascular Medicine division who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Key duties include performing professional and technical procedures, making initial diagnoses, ordering tests, and coordinating communication among the healthcare team, patient, and family to ensure quality and safe care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master of Science degree in Nursing with a Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner certification, or have graduated from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program. Required credentials include registration with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses or NCCPA certification, eligibility for DEA/CDS, and current CPR certification, with ACLS or other relevant certifications as needed.

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Job description

Under supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, assists with diagnosing and treating patients in the division of Cardiovascular Medicine that are undergoing Chemotherapy treatments.
Perform professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services.
Makes initial diagnosis and order appropriate tests and treatment.
Assists attending physicians where applicable; assists with facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family.
Coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master of Science degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse license and certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required
Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
DEA and CDS eligible
CPR required
BLS required
ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
Demonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters
Maintains updated mandatory training
Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area.

Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.

Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology/ Oncology

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