Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner – Direct Care Team

Job Requirements

The University of Maryland Midtown Campus is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our Direct Care Team
. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a dynamic academic community hospital where you'll work alongside experienced hospitalists, specialists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional inpatient care. As a Hospitalist NP, you'll practice at the top of your license, caring for a diverse patient population while coordinating treatment plans, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring safe, seamless transitions of care.

If you're passionate about evidence-based medicine, teamwork, and patient-centered care, we'd love to hear from you.

• Perform detailed patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and complex medical conditions in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and implement evidence-based plans of care.
• Perform bedside procedures within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, nurses, case managers, and consultants to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to promote efficient patient flow and reduce length of stay.
• Facilitate timely specialty consultations and community referrals when appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Promote disease prevention, wellness, and health maintenance.
• Advocate for patients by ensuring they understand their care plan and available treatment options.
• Address each patient's physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs by connecting them with appropriate hospital resources, including palliative care and pain management services.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical pathways to improve quality and patient safety.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and the overall patient experience.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license
• National certification in specialty area
• DEA and CDS eligibility
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (required for inpatient practice)
• Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience

• Previous inpatient or hospital medicine experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

At the University of Maryland Midtown Campus
, you'll become part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

• Practice alongside experienced hospitalists and multidisciplinary specialists
• Collaborative academic healthcare environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Access to the resources of the University of Maryland Medical System
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A supportive culture focused on teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to care for hospitalized patients while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we invite you to join the Hospitalist Direct Care Team at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus
.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.