Nursery Nurse Practitioner, PRN

Job Requirements

Join a Growing Newborn Care Team

The University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking a PRN Nursery Nurse Practitioner to join our collaborative newborn care team in Largo, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity to care for healthy newborns while working alongside experienced neonatologists, pediatricians, and multidisciplinary care teams within a growing obstetrics program.

Our Nursery APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, family-centered care from birth through discharge while supporting one of the region's expanding maternity services.

Position Highlights

• PRN position with flexible scheduling
• Minimum commitment of two (2) shifts per quarter
• Comprehensive orientation and training covering all aspects of newborn nursery care
• Inpatient nursery coverage with home call responsibilities
• Collaborative, physician-led practice environment
• Opportunity to practice at the top of your license while providing compassionate, evidence-based newborn care

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with the physician team, the Nursery Nurse Practitioner will:

• Perform comprehensive newborn assessments, daily rounding, and ongoing patient management.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat newborn patients while ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Educate and counsel parents on newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge planning.
• Perform procedures within approved privileges, including newborn circumcisions when credentialed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in APP education, mentorship, committee involvement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and graduation from an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license (or eligibility), national certification, and current BLS certification required; NRP certification preferred.
• Eligible for credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office.
• One year of nursery, neonatal, newborn, or pediatric experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.
• Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.

Why UM Capital Region Health?

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System , you'll join an organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting your professional growth.

We offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Collaborative, team-oriented practice environment
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology
• Access to a nationally recognized academic health system
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Please review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

Be part of a rich tradition of medicine while helping shape the future of newborn care in Prince George's County.

The University of Maryland Medical System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from third-party recruiters or search firms for this position.