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Orthopaedic Surgery - Trauma Nurse Practitioner Job with University of Maryland
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Orthopaedic Surgery - Trauma Nurse Practitioner Job
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for Orthopaedic Trauma patients. Working at the Shock Trauma Center, you become a vital part of a trauma team which cares for patients from admission through discharge. This position is 4 10-hour shifts, with rotating days. New Grads with Ortho experience encouraged to apply. The NP/PA performs examination, evaluation, assessment and interpretation of clinical data to provide care to the patients with orthopaedic injuries. Professional practice is in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. Primary Responsibilities: Interview patients for health history and perform physical examination Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests Document H & P, progress notes, and treatment plans Act as liaison between patients and physicians to coordinate recommended patient care as well as pre- and post-operative care. Caring for patients in both the clinic and hospital setting. Participate in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement meetings Qualifications: Master of Science Degree with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible). CPR required ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work. A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse is required. Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty. Working Conditions: Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call and overtime may be required. There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases in the work environment; requires observance of 'Universal Precautions' by wearing gloves, goggles, and mask, is required. Patient Safety: Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for Orthopaedic Trauma patients. Working at the Shock Trauma Center, you become a vital part of a trauma team which cares for patients from admission through discharge. This position is 4 10-hour shifts, with rotating days. New Grads with Ortho experience encouraged to apply. The NP/PA performs examination, evaluation, assessment and interpretation of clinical data to provide care to the patients with orthopaedic injuries. Professional practice is in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. Primary Responsibilities: Interview patients for health history and perform physical examination Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests Document H & P, progress notes, and treatment plans Act as liaison between patients and physicians to coordinate recommended patient care as well as pre- and post-operative care. Caring for patients in both the clinic and hospital setting. Participate in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement meetings Qualifications: Master of Science Degree with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible). CPR required ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work. A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse is required. Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty. Working Conditions: Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call and overtime may be required. There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases in the work environment; requires observance of 'Universal Precautions' by wearing gloves, goggles, and mask, is required. Patient Safety: Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
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