Job Requirements Advance Your Career in Neurointerventional Radiology University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing neuroscience team with a primary focus in Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR) . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary neuroscience program supporting neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and elective neurosurgical services .
The primary schedule for this position consists of Neurointerventional Radiology day shifts , providing an opportunity to build specialized expertise while collaborating closely with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other neuroscience professionals. You'll also receive training across the neuroscience team and may have opportunities to provide cross-coverage within other APP service lines in the specialty , expanding your clinical knowledge and procedural experience.
As a Neurointerventional Radiology APP, you'll collaborate with the physician care team to provide comprehensive care to complex and critically ill neuroscience patients throughout their course of treatment. Responsibilities include: Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to acutely and critically ill patients Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations Participate in daily patient rounds Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies Develop initial diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians Assist with the coordination and management of patients undergoing neurointerventional evaluation and treatment Communicate effectively with attending physicians, consulting services, nursing teams, patients, and families Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and ongoing care Perform therapeutic and advanced procedures within the provider's approved privileges and demonstrated competencies Provide suturing and wound care as clinically appropriate May first assist in the operating room when necessary Support continuity and full clinical coverage across the neuroscience service Develop Advanced Neuroscience & Procedural Skills This position offers the opportunity to build specialized clinical and procedural expertise within a comprehensive neuroscience program.
Depending on training, competency, and approved privileges, procedures may include: Placement and management of intracranial monitoring systems External ventricular drain (EVD) placement VP shunt taps Suturing Advanced wound care Other procedures included within the provider's approved delineation of privileges You'll work alongside a multifaceted team caring for patients across Neurointerventional Radiology, Neurocritical Care, Neurosurgery, and elective neurosurgical services .
Cross-Training & Collaboration While your primary responsibility will be Neurointerventional Radiology day coverage , you'll be trained to support the broader neuroscience team. Based on training, clinical needs, and scheduling requirements, you may also have opportunities to provide cross-coverage for other APP service lines within the specialty , separate from your regularly required shifts. This collaborative model provides an opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while supporting comprehensive neuroscience coverage across UM Capital Region Health.
What We're Looking For We're looking for an APP who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and brings strong clinical judgment, initiative, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to effectively triage and manage multiple clinical priorities Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team Strong clinical and procedural skills Effective problem-solving and crisis-management abilities Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice Ability to build effective relationships with physicians, APPs, nurses, patients, families, and other members of the care team Dedication to patient safety, professionalism, mutual respect, and compassionate care Commitment to Quality & Patient Safety As part of UM Capital Region Health's commitment to becoming a High Reliability Organization , our APPs play an important role in advancing a culture of patient safety, zero harm, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
You'll help identify potential risks, follow established clinical standards and protocols, and collaborate across disciplines to provide safe, high-quality patient care. Grow as an Advanced Practice Provider Our APPs are valued members of the clinical and organizational team. Professional development opportunities may include participation in: APP Council meetings Neuroscience team meetings APP and neuroscience educational programs Continuing education and professional development Organizational and clinical committees Quality and patient-safety initiatives Training and education Mentorship of fellow APPs and other learners Service-line and APP events and initiatives Providers are expected to maintain applicable continuing education requirements, including 50 hours of Category I CME every two years, 32 hours of trauma-related CME, and 16 hours of stroke-related CME , as required for the position.
Qualifications Physician Assistants Bachelor's degree required Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program Current NCCPA certification Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians Nurse Practitioners Bachelor's degree and prior RN experience Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing Additional Requirements At least one year of neurosurgery or neurocritical care experience preferred BLS and ACLS certification required ENLS and ATLS certification preferred Must successfully complete credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office Must meet applicable Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing standards and procedural protocols Compensation is commensurate with clinical experience.
Bring Your Expertise to UM Capital Region Health If you're an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to build specialized expertise in Neurointerventional Radiology while remaining connected to a comprehensive neuroscience program, we'd love to hear from you. Join University of Maryland Capital Region Health and become part of a collaborative team where APPs play an essential role in delivering advanced neuroscience care to patients throughout the region.
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