Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider

If your ideal patient weighs less than 10 pounds, your best conversations are with new parents, and you believe every newborn deserves an exceptional start, we'd love to meet you.

University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing Nursery Team . This unique part-time opportunity allows you to care for newborns during one of the most important moments in their liveswhile enjoying a flexible schedule and supportive team environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

Work with the cutest patient population in healthcare

Every day brings new beginnings as you care for healthy newborns and support families through those unforgettable first days.

Be part of a growing Women's & Children's program

Join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional newborn care within a rapidly expanding obstetrics service.

Part-Time Flexibility

This position is a 0.5 FTE equivalent, requiring just four 10-hour shifts every two weeks, making it ideal for providers seeking work-life balance while staying clinically engaged.

Grow Your Expertise

You'll receive training across all aspects of newborn nursery care, including inpatient coverage and home call responsibilities.

What You'll Do

As a valued member of our Nursery Team, you'll:

• Perform newborn assessments and daily rounds.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage newborn patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to provide exceptional care.
• Educate and support new parents during a life-changing experience.
• Perform procedures including newborn circumcisions.
• Help families confidently transition from hospital to home.

The Ideal Candidate

You may be a great fit if you:

• Love working with newborns and their families.
• Enjoy patient education and building meaningful connections.
• Thrive in a collaborative, family-centered environment.
• Are organized, compassionate, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Want to contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, and exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• RN experience required.
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Maryland NP license.

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Active Maryland PA license.

Preferred Experience

• One year of nursery, newborn, pediatric, or related clinical experience.

Certifications

• BLS certification required.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Eligible for credentialing through the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office.

Why UM Capital Region Health?

At UM Capital Region Health, our providers are more than cliniciansthey are trusted partners, educators, advocates, and leaders. You'll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, patient safety, and compassionate care.

The Bottom Line

You'll help welcome new lives into the world.

You'll guide first-time parents through some of their most memorable moments.

And you'll go home knowing your work made a difference before a child even leaves the hospital.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.

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