Nephrology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the Organization

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a leading academic, private health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while advancing innovation at the bedside. In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMMS plays a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

UMMS operates 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, along with over 150 care sites and urgent care centers across 13 Maryland counties—delivering approximately 25% of all hospital care in the state.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Inpatient Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide consultative care for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based nephrology care in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform inpatient nephrology consultations and follow-up evaluations
• Manage:
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) exacerbations
  • Electrolyte and acid-base disorders
  • Hypertension
• Oversee inpatient dialysis modalities:
  • Hemodialysis (HD)
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
• Document consults, progress notes, and treatment plans in the EHR

Care Coordination & Communication

• Respond to consults from hospitalists, ICU, ED, and surgical teams
• Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure smooth transitions of care with outpatient nephrology providers
• Partner with case management on discharge planning and dialysis placement

Quality & Operations

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Ensure compliance with CMS, hospital policies, and dialysis regulations
• Participate in quality initiatives (AKI management, dialysis safety, readmission reduction)
• Support accurate coding and billing practices

Team & Education

• Participate in inpatient service coverage
• Provide education to residents, fellows, and nursing staff
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered care environment

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Experience in acute care, hospital medicine, or inpatient settings
• Strong clinical, communication, and consultative skills
• Ability to thrive in high-acuity, fast-paced environments

Preferred

• Experience with HD, CRRT, and PD
• Prior nephrology or ICU experience
• Familiarity with EHR systems and dialysis workflows

Why Join UMMS?

• Academic-affiliated health system with strong teaching environment
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
• Access to cutting-edge clinical practices and research

Additional Information

UMMS will never request banking or personal financial information via email or text during the recruitment process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact careers@umms.edu.

University of Maryland Medical Center is the Medical System's flagship academic medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding areas.

Key services include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
• UM Golisano Children's Hospital
• UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Transplant
• Heart and Vascular
• Neurosciences and Stroke
• Time-Sensitive Critical Care
• Women's Health

UMMC’s downtown and midtown campuses together provide more than $318 million a year in services that benefit our community.

The food pantries supported more than 350 families by providing free, healthy food to patients who are food insecure. The mobile market provides access to low cost produce to employees and the community.

The diabetes prevention program screens at risk individuals and refers to diabetes and prevention programs. Community based blood pressure hubs screen for hypertension and provide on-going follow up.

In 2024, more than 250 West Baltimore residents were hired through UMMC’s Career Academy and nearly 100 students from city schools participated in training programs.