Job Description100% outpatient responsibilitiesAdult patient population.Opportunity to manage and care for families within a close knit community atmosphere.Excellent referral sources within the University of Maryland Medical SystemsNo Hospital rounding or admissionsOffice/Clinic hours M-F 8-4:30 pm, light call requirements, phone consults onlyEPIC EMROpportunity to grow the practice in the community

Benefits:

Competitive Salary Work life balanceComprehensive Benefits including malpractice with tail, CME

Live and work close to the spectacular Chesapeake Bay in these ideal locations that offer family-friendly neighborhoods, gourmet restaurants, and shopping. This regional health care network serving Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Kent, and Talbot counties includes the UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Health Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge, and UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. UM Shore Regional Health, which was formed in July of 2013, connects residents and visitors to primary care and specialty physicians, emergency medical services, and a coordinated system of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity.

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a physician-led, internationally recognized healthcare system offering uniquely rewarding careers in major Maryland marketplaces. Create your future in a healthcare setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of something greater by applying your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

We are currently seeking an experienced Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our team of experts and well established practice on Maryland’s Eastern Shore at our Queenstown office.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.Required two or more years as a Nurse PractitionerCurrent BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required. Experience preferred, not required.DEA and CDS eligible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Ability to demonstrate 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.Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.

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 safetyReports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those inAdditional Information

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