Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner

Position Title Nurse Practitioner Job Type Staff Position Information The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Experience invites applicants for a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of the Health Center. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of the health care team dedicated to helping students successfully achieve their academic goals and life-long wellness. The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care to students in our on-campus Student Health Center. Services include, but are not limited to: diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, sexual health care, basic gynecological care, management of stable chronic conditions and preventive medical care. In addition to providing direct patient care with a significant emphasis on health maintenance and preventative measures, the nurse practitioner shares responsibility for the provision of high quality health care in compliance with state, federal, and ambulatory care requirements. Responsibilities * Provide primary care services of an acute, chronic and preventive nature to university student population as guided by organizational protocols and license to practice. * Complete and record patient's accurate medical history and physical exam. * Examine patients and diagnosis their illnesses; recommend and administer routine treatment; refer patients when appropriate to other medical specialists. * Establish a diagnosis and prescribe medication and/or treatments as indicated. * Order and/or perform diagnostic tests and evaluate results. * Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers. * Maintain current licensure to practice, including timely completion of required continuing medical education. * Seek and attend opportunities for ongoing professional development. * Maintains organized, complete electronic medical records with regard to content appropriateness and confidentiality. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Classification 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Required Qualifications * Master's Degree in Nursing from accredited school of nursing. * Graduate from accredited nurse practitioner program. * Two to four years work experience in primary care setting. * Experience delivering tailored health education and health promotion programs. * Experience working with college age population. * Experience providing direct medical care in an ambulatory setting with diverse populations. Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities * Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and care planning skills. * Ability to work independently in most clinical situations. * Ability to write prescriptions and order diagnostic testing. * Skilled in the management of primary and acute care issues and injuries. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to relay appropriate health care education to students regarding plan of care and preventative measures. * Strong critical thinking and solution oriented problem-solving capacity skills. * Strong interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary team member skills. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Electronic medical record and information technology skills. Certifications/Registrations * Current Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of Maryland * Current (or eligibility for) DEA and state CDS licensure * Current nurse practitioner certification in specialty area (family or adult health preferred) EEO Statement UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. FLSA Exempt Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number S00566P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. Job Posting Link https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/3632