Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner, PRN

Job description

Job Requirements
University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, Maryland.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with sickle cell disease while helping expand access to comprehensive, patient-centered care for an underserved population in Prince George’s County.
Our team provides a broad spectrum of sickle cell services, including outpatient management, inpatient consultations, infusion services, chronic pain management, and continuity of care. The selected provider will receive training across multiple areas of the sickle cell program, offering a unique opportunity to expand clinical expertise while working alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals.
Position Highlights
• PRN flexibility: Minimum of two (2) shifts per quarter, as scheduling permits.
• Comprehensive clinical exposure: Opportunities to support the sickle cell clinic, inpatient consultations, infusion services, continuity care clinic, and weekend telehealth coverage.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside hematologists, physicians, nursing, psychiatry, social workers, and community health professionals.
• Professional growth: Training and potential cross-coverage opportunities within other APP service lines at UM Capital Region Medical Center.
• Meaningful patient impact: Help improve access, continuity, and quality of care for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive and episodic care for patients with sickle cell disease, including acute sickle cell crises.
• Evaluate and manage patients in outpatient clinics, emergency department consultations, and inpatient settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe appropriate therapies.
• Manage chronic pain, including responsible opioid prescribing, medication monitoring, documentation, and patient education.
• Support chronic transfusion management and infusion services.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment, referrals, and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, preventive care, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Provide weekend telehealth coverage as required by program and grant guidelines.

Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with acute care preparation.
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner licensure through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Previous registered nursing experience.
• At least one year of sickle cell experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing through UM Capital Region Health's Medical Staff Office.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with clinical experience.
Join a Team Making a Difference
At University of Maryland Capital Region Health , you'll have the opportunity to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while supporting a patient population with complex and evolving healthcare needs.
If you're a Nurse Practitioner who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community, we encourage you to apply!
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from third party recruiters/search firms.