GI Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description

• Weekend coverage: Saturday and Sunday
• Hours: 8:00am- 4:00pm
• Average # of patients per day: 6-10
• Rounding, consultations and follow ups only.
• Clinical Assessment and Management:
  
  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients admitted for gastrointestinal disorders, including history taking, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians, tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient.
  • Manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pancreatitis.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures.
  • Prescribe medications and adjust dosages as necessary, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
• Patient Education and Counseling
  
• Collaboration and Communication
  

Company Description
Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a GI Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join BWMC's campus in Glen Burnie, MD for weekend coverage only. This is a well-established practice that has been providing GI care to our community for over 40 years with a diverse group comprised of 33 physicians and advanced practice providers.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• Required inpatient experience
• Preferred 1 year of GI experience
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
• Experience preferred, not required.
• DEA and CDS eligible.

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve.

Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

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

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