Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

About UMMS

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while advancing discovery and innovation at the bedside. In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMMS helps train the state’s future healthcare workforce.

As an integrated system, UMMS delivers approximately 25% of all hospital care in Maryland, serving urban, suburban, and rural communities through 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, as well as a broad network of outpatient and urgent care locations across 13 counties.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join a collaborative clinical team within the UMMS system.

This role offers a balanced outpatient-focused practice with limited inpatient responsibilities, working in a structured and supportive care environment.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Primarily outpatient-based with some inpatient responsibilities
• No nights or weekend-heavy schedule structure (role-dependent coverage)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients in collaboration with physician colleagues
• Provide comprehensive outpatient care with select inpatient support
• Coordinate patient care across the multidisciplinary team
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers
• Ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care delivery
• Support appropriate length of stay and discharge planning when inpatient involvement is required
• Integrate evidence-based practice and current research into clinical decision-making
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with completion of accredited NP program 
• Active Maryland NP (or eligibility) 
• Board certification in area of specialty 
• DEA and CDS eligibility
• CPR certification (BLS required; ACLS/BLS as needed for inpatient work)

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient and/or inpatient clinical settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated engagement in professional development (teaching, leadership, research, or certification activities)
• Ability to manage diverse patient populations across the lifespan

Professional Expectations

• Maintain compliance with hospital safety, training, and immunization requirements
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care across settings
• Demonstrate professionalism and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in ongoing education and competency maintenance

Why Join UMMS?

• Academic health system with strong clinical and educational mission
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Integration with leading physicians and specialty services across Maryland
• Stable weekday schedule promoting strong work-life balance

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss background and opportunities in more detail.