Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Requirements

The Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary healthcare services in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients across the lifespan in the outpatient primary care setting, emphasizing preventive care, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care.

The APP functions as an integral member of the ambulatory care team and supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care through comprehensive assessment, medication management, preventive health services, patient education, and coordination of care. The APP manages both acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting wellness and disease prevention.

The APP collaborates with physicians, specialists, nurses, care managers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and community resources to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

The APP practices within the scope of professional licensure, national certification, institutional credentialing, and delineation of privileges in accordance with applicable state regulations and hospital policies.

Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification through an approved certifying body (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, ambulatory care, or community health preferred.
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions and preventive care services preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations preferred.
• Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

Located in the suburban community of Towson in Baltimore County, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center has a rich history of providing loving service and compassionate care since its founding in 1864 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Its Catholic heritage ever-present, the medical center today boasts a wide range of superb clinical programs and centers of excellence, including the Cancer, Heart and Orthopaedic Institutes, Women and Children’s services and Emergency Medicine.

Key services include:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Cancer Care
• Orthopaedic Care
• Family Childbirth
• Emergency Care