Nurse Practitioner Transitional Care Coordination

Job Requirements Senior Nurse Practitioner – Transitional Care Make a lasting impact where exceptional clinical care meets innovative leadership. Are you a passionate Nurse Practitioner who thrives on improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and leading high-performing teams? Join our Transitional Care Program and become a driving force in transforming how patients transition safely from hospital to home.

As a Senior Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner , you'll practice at the top of your license while helping shape the future of advanced practice providers within one of the region's leading academic health systems. This unique role blends direct patient care, leadership, education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice to create meaningful change for patients, providers, and the organization.

Provide Exceptional Patient Care Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Coordinate seamless transitions of care from admission through discharge. See patients in a Coordinated Care Center, providing steppingstones to successful transition to the ambulatory setting.

Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, prevention, and healthy lifestyles. Advocate for patients by addressing medical, social, and behavioral health needs while coordinating specialty referrals and community resources. Facilitate timely, safe discharges that improve patient experience and reduce readmissions.

Drive Quality & Innovation Partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety, length of stay, cost of care, and patient satisfaction. Help shape organizational policies and innovative models of care that improve healthcare delivery. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and national certification in specialty area. DEA and CDS eligibility. ACLS/BLS certification (as applicable).

Minimum of three years of Nurse Practitioner experience. Preferred Strengths Proven leadership and team development experience. Strong clinical judgment and exceptional communication skills.

Passion for improving transitions of care and population health. Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Commitment to patient-centered, equitable, and compassionate care.

Our Team? You'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. Here, you'll have the opportunity to: Practice in a highly collaborative academic healthcare environment.

Influence clinical practice and organizational strategy. Lead meaningful quality improvement initiatives. Mentor the next generation of advanced practice providers.

Advance your professional growth through leadership, research, and education. Improve the lives of patients during one of the most vulnerable moments in their healthcare journey. If you're looking for more than a clinical position—if you're ready to lead, innovate, and transform transitional care—we invite you to join our team and make a difference every day.

Benefits Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.

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