Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Advanced Practice Provider

About UMMS

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while advancing innovation in medicine. In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Nursing, UMMS plays a key role in educating future healthcare leaders.

With 11 hospitals and more than 150 care locations across Maryland, UMMS provides approximately 25% of the state’s hospital care—serving urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. This is a full-time, rotating schedule position in a high-acuity, collaborative academic environment.

New graduates with PICU RN experience are encouraged to apply.

About the PICU

Our Pediatric Critical Care Division includes both the PICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) within a 19-bed, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.

• 24/7 coverage by board-certified pediatric intensivists
• Multidisciplinary team-based care model
• Nationally recognized pediatric cardiac program (U.S. News & World Report)
• Strong emphasis on quality, safety, and family-centered care

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for pediatric patients with medical, cardiac, and surgical conditions
• Perform assessments, procedures, and daily management in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams on treatment planning
• Document care accurately in the EHR

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and support staff
• Communicate effectively with patients’ families and caregivers
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning

Quality & Safety

• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Report and address patient safety concerns proactively

Professional Engagement

• Support education of staff and trainees
• Participate in professional development, certification, and/or research activities
• Maintain required clinical competencies and training

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant program
• Licensed in the State of Maryland (or eligible)
• DEA and CDS eligible
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience (PICU experience strongly preferred for new grads)
• CPR certification; ACLS/BLS as required for inpatient practice
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Prior PICU, ICU, or pediatric critical care experience
• Certification in specialty area
• Experience in academic or teaching environments

Work Environment

• Rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• On-call responsibilities may be required
• Exposure to infectious diseases; adherence to PPE and universal precautions required

Why Join UMMS?

• Academic medical center with strong teaching and mentorship culture
• Highly collaborative, multidisciplinary ICU team
• Opportunities for career growth and specialization in pediatric critical care
• Work in a nationally recognized children’s hospital environment

Additional Information

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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.