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Nursery Nurse Practitioner, PRN
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What they do
A 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.
$125,884 / year median in Maryland
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Nursery Nurse Practitioner, PRN
Opportunity CriteriaProfessionNurse PractitionerSpecialtyPediatricsLoan RepaymentNot SpecifiedSalary Range$63.80 to $101.88 / HourEmployment TypeNot SpecifiedBonuses OfferedNoneNursery Nurse Practitioner, PRNJoin a Growing Newborn Care TeamThe University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking a PRN Nursery Nurse Practitioner to join our collaborative newborn care team in Largo, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity to care for healthy newborns while working alongside experienced neonatologists, pediatricians, and multidisciplinary care teams within a growing obstetrics program.
Our Nursery APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, family-centered care from birth through discharge while supporting one of the region's expanding maternity services.
Position Highlights
As part of the University of Maryland Medical System, you'll join an organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting your professional growth.
We offer:
The University of Maryland Medical System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note: We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from third-party recruiters or search firms for this position.
University of Maryland Capital Region HealthUniversity of Maryland Capital Region Health is the largest health care system headquartered in Prince George's County. The system is comprised of UM Capital Region Medical Center, UM Laurel Medical Center and UM Bowie Health Center. In addition, UM Capital Region Health Medical Group offers primary care and specialty care at offices in Bowie, Largo, Laurel, National Harbor and Suitland.
Key services include:
Our Nursery APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, family-centered care from birth through discharge while supporting one of the region's expanding maternity services.
Position Highlights
- PRN position with flexible scheduling
- Minimum commitment of two (2) shifts per quarter
- Comprehensive orientation and training covering all aspects of newborn nursery care
- Inpatient nursery coverage with home call responsibilities
- Collaborative, physician-led practice environment
- Opportunity to practice at the top of your license while providing compassionate, evidence-based newborn careResponsibilitiesWorking collaboratively with the physician team, the Nursery Nurse Practitioner will:
- Perform comprehensive newborn assessments, daily rounding, and ongoing patient management.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat newborn patients while ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies.
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
- Educate and counsel parents on newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge planning.
- Perform procedures within approved privileges, including newborn circumcisions when credentialed.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation while supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Participate in APP education, mentorship, committee involvement, and ongoing professional development.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and graduation from an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.
- Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license (or eligibility), national certification, and current BLS certification required; NRP certification preferred.
- Eligible for credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office.
- One year of nursery, neonatal, newborn, or pediatric experience is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.
- Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.
As part of the University of Maryland Medical System, you'll join an organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting your professional growth.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Collaborative, team-oriented practice environment
- State-of-the-art facilities and technology
- Access to a nationally recognized academic health system
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional developmentPlease review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.
The University of Maryland Medical System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note: We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from third-party recruiters or search firms for this position.
University of Maryland Capital Region HealthUniversity of Maryland Capital Region Health is the largest health care system headquartered in Prince George's County. The system is comprised of UM Capital Region Medical Center, UM Laurel Medical Center and UM Bowie Health Center. In addition, UM Capital Region Health Medical Group offers primary care and specialty care at offices in Bowie, Largo, Laurel, National Harbor and Suitland.
Key services include:
- Critical Care/Trauma Services
- Emergency Services
- Heart & Vascular Institute
- Primary Stroke Center
- Rehabilitation (Cardiac, Pulmonology)
- Wound CenterFacility & Address
- UM Capital Region Health
- 901 Harry S Truman Drive NorthLargo, MD 20774