Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications

• Board-certified nurse practitioner.
• Hospitalist experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Round, admit, and discharge from the observation unit or round and discharge from the Med/Surg floors as a day hospitalist APP.
• Perform admissions and cross coverage alongside 2 nocturnist physicians as a nocturnist APP.
• Round, admit, and occasionally discharge from the observation unit as a nocturnist APP.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and handle an ever-changing environment.
• Participate in the rapid response team and manage codes alongside the intensivist team.
• Attend weekly huddles and monthly team meetings, in addition to lunch-and-learn sessions.
• Work in Meditech Expand, a web-based system with access to internal informatics platform.

Local Team Collaboration

We’re a welcoming, resilient team of 22 physicians and 10 APPs who work closely with other hospital staff and departments to deliver the best possible care to our patients. Within work hours, we’re a dedicated and hardworking group; outside work, we foster strong interpersonal connections by spending quality time together. We have created an environment conducive to flexibility and innovation for experienced clinicians.

Living and Working in Frederick

Frederick isn’t just where we work—it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and modern living. With its charming downtown, beautiful parks, and vibrant arts scene, Frederick offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community. From local festivals and farmers' markets to scenic walking trails and historic sites, Frederick is a place where you can truly feel at home.

Rewards and Benefits

• Hospitalist shift compensation $140,000 to $150,000 yearly, dependent on experience, plus incentives.
• Nocturnist shift compensation $150,000 to $165,000 yearly, plus incentives. $25,000 commencement bonus offered for our nocturnist position.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k with matching contributions.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Relocation assistance available.