A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Not specified Description About the Job MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center , located in northeast Baltimore County just outside Baltimore City, is seeking an experienced Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), Nocturnist to join our growing Neurocritical Care team. As a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and MedStar Health's destination for advanced neuroscience care, you'll care for high acuity neurologic patients, develop advanced procedural expertise, and practice with clinical autonomy alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Position Summary Join our 338-bed community teaching hospital , affiliated with Georgetown University School of Medicine , where APPs are integral members of a high acuity Neurocritical Care program.
Highlights include:
Manage critically ill neurologic and neurovascular patients Perform advanced bedside procedures, including central and arterial lines, point of care ultrasound, intubation, dialysis catheters, and lumbar punctures Lead Rapid Response and Sepsis Response Teams Develop your skills through our established Neurocritical Care APP curriculum, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities Schedule Full-time Nocturnist Dedicated Nocturnists receive a generous salary adjustor that may be applied to base salary or annual clinical target Average 13 shifts per month, offering excellent work-life balance with ample time away from the hospital. Qualifications Board certified AGACNP or Physician Assistant Maryland license or eligibility Current BLS and ACLS certification One year of APP experience preferred, ideally in critical care or neurocritical care As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect Competitive compensation package Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid malpractice insurance Annual CME allowance and paid CME time Annual incentive opportunity Retirement plan with employer match Award winning wellness and provider concierge services Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility #PL This position has a hiring range of USD $130,000.00 - USD $234,000.00 /Yr.
