Nurse Practitioner - Substance Abuse Consult Service

About UMMS

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a premier academic health system committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while advancing clinical innovation. In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and School of Nursing, UMMS plays a leading role in educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

With 11 hospitals and more than 150 care locations across Maryland, UMMS delivers approximately 25% of all hospital care statewide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Consult Service at our downtown Baltimore campus. This is a full-time, day shift position (5 days/week) focused on delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care to hospitalized patients with substance use disorders.

This role blends clinical care, care coordination, education, and leadership in a collaborative academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive history and physical assessments
• Diagnose and manage patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management
• Initiate clinical pathways and evidence-based protocols
• Perform procedures as appropriate to scope of practice
• Collaborate on admissions, transfers, and discharges

Care Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Communicate care plans with physicians, nurses, case managers, and referring providers
• Facilitate safe, timely discharge planning and continuity of care
• Coordinate referrals to addiction treatment programs and community resources

Patient Advocacy & Education

• Educate patients and families on substance use disorders, treatment options, and recovery resources
• Promote harm reduction, prevention, and long-term recovery strategies
• Advocate for patient-centered, equitable care

Leadership & Quality Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives (LOS, readmissions, patient outcomes)
• Support development of clinical pathways and best practices in addiction medicine
• Contribute to policy development and care model innovation
• Participate in peer review, chart audits, and performance improvement efforts

Education & Professional Development

• Provide education to staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor
• Participate in academic activities such as grand rounds, research, or publications

Qualifications

Required

• Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland (or eligible)
• DEA and CDS eligible
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• CPR certification; ACLS/BLS as required for inpatient practice
• Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, or inpatient medicine
• Prior experience in consult services or hospital-based care
• Involvement in research, teaching, or professional organizations

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time, day shift (5 days per week)
• Some weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities may be required
• Hospital-based setting with exposure to infectious diseases (PPE required)

Why Join UMMS?

• Academic medical center with mission-driven work in addiction care
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and program development
• Make a direct impact on a high-need patient population

Additional Information

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