Family Medicine

Western Maryland Health System is currently adding to its Nurse Practitioner staff and seeking talented and dedicated Nurse Practitioners.

The Nurse Practitioner will serve as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide quality, evidence based diabetes care, to an adult population.

Using the nursing process and employing advanced skills and theory in health assessment, physical examination, interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic tools, the Nurse Practitioner develops and implements a plan of care for patients with episodic and chronic healthcare needs. The Nurse Practitioner makes judgments relative to diagnosis and management independently, utilizing physician and other team member consultation where appropriate. Professional growth and diversity are encouraged including participation in clinic initiatives and specialty clinics.

Patient Care Management:

• Using the nursing process and employing advanced skills and theory in health assessment, physical examination, interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic tools, develops and implement a plan of care for patients with episodic and chronic healthcare needs, according to professional and organizational standards for quality and productivity.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the diagnostic process
• Establishes priorities to meet health and medical needs
• Prescribes medications within written guidelines for practice
• Documents data in the medical record in a clear, concise manner.
• Monitors the individual’s response to therapy and revises the plan as indicated, with particular attention to education, counseling, and encouragement of self-care.
• Provides seeks consultation to/from the consulting physician and other members of the healthcare team as indicated by patient need. Provides written communication about diagnostic/screening procedures to the patient and other team members as appropriate.
• Identifies a process with consulting/supervising physician to insure prescriptive practice is reviewed according to regulatory requirements
• Provides care in a manner that also incorporates the principles of patient satisfaction and cost effective care.
• As a member of the medical team, will share the responsibilities on a proportionate basis with back-up physician support as needed.