Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Wound Care - UMMS Providers/Physicians

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life.  Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH. 

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland.  As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals. 

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

UM Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has a Full-time employed position available for a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join their growing, community-based Wound care/Hyperbaric medicine practice located in Aberdeen, MD. 

Nurse Practitioner Job Specifics: 
•    Position is outpatient based and includes coverage in the wound care center.
•    Excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative and collegial team. 
•    Ideal candidate will have experience in wound care experience. HBO experience is a plus. 
•    No weekends or call requirements.  

As an UMMS provider, you can expect: 
•    Competitive compensation 
•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance
•    Paid malpractice insurance
•    Generous paid time off
•    CME leave and CME allowance
•    Retirement plan- 403-B with employer match
•    Complimentary loan repayment consultation 

Work Orientation & Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of wound care nursing experience and at least two (2) years adult NP experience is preferred. Previous outpatient setting experience is preferred. Must maintain an NPI number and DEA.

Education & Training:  

1. Master of Science with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Hold an unrestricted license in the state of practice.
2. Completion of a 40-hour introductory hyperbaric medicine course, which has been approved by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS), the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM), or National Baromedical Services (NBS) through the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) within the three years immediately prior to beginning hyperbaric medicine practice.
3. Be granted specifically delineated privileges to practice hyperbaric medicine on all patients within the scope of services in the facility where the hyperbaric oxygen treatments will be provided, in accordance with the facility credentialing criteria and policies. 
4. ACLS certification if the hyperbaric treatments are provided in a facility outside of the main hospital, or if the response time of a code team would exceed five minutes.

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

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