Nursery Nurse Practitioner

Join a collaborative, multifaceted team providing exceptional newborn care within a growing obstetrics program. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be trained to support all aspects of the nursery team, including inpatient newborn care and home call responsibilities.

The PRN Nursery APP is required to work a minimum of two (2) shifts per quarter.

Position Responsibilities

Under the collaboration agreement filed with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing, the APP will work closely with the physician care team to:

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to newborn and critically ill patients.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, conduct daily rounds, and document patient care.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and initiate appropriate treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families.
• Perform therapeutic and advanced procedures within the approved Delineation of Privileges, including circumcisions.
• Educate and counsel parents and caregivers on newborn health and related concerns.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving ability, and crisis management skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills with consistent follow-through.
• The ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, including leadership, clinical staff, and the public.
• Competency in required clinical procedures and subspecialty knowledge.

Professional Practice Expectations

The APP will:

• Practice in accordance with Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing standards and procedural protocols.
• Maintain compliance with all departmental and organizational deadlines, evaluations, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and support the organization’s High Reliability principles focused on patient safety, professionalism, mutual respect, and zero harm.
• Identify and communicate potential risks related to processes, procedures, or patient care.
• Foster positive working relationships and open communication across departments.
• Consistently implement organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Professional Development & Leadership

• Participate in APP Council meetings, service line meetings, and organizational events.
• Engage in leadership opportunities, including committee participation, mentorship, education, and training initiatives.
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Maintain required certifications and clinical competencies.
• Complete a minimum of 50 hours of Category I CME every two years.
• Maintain procedure complication rates below the national average.

Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistants (PA)

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians required.

Nurse Practitioners (NP)

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior RN experience required.
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of nursery or pediatric experience preferred.
• NRP certification preferred.

Credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office and current BLS certification are required.

Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.

Benefits

As a provider with University of Maryland Medical System, you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowance and CME hours
• Retirement plan (403(b) with employer match)

Be part of a longstanding tradition of excellence in medicine while helping shape the future of patient-centered care delivery.

We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from third-party recruiters or search firms.

University of Maryland Medical System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.