**Overview** The Family Nurse Practitioner I collaborates with a multidisciplinary health team to deliver direct comprehensive care services and education to both well and/or ill patients. Under the direction of the Senior Nurse Practitioner, the incumbent practices nursing within the guidelines of the department, the Institute and in accordance with the State of Maryland nurse practitioner regulations. This position is granted specified professional staff privileges by the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Board that are reviewed annually. **Responsibilities** 1. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments of patients with real, potential, acute, and/or chronic health problems (which may include psychosocial, cognitive, and personal asset limitations of the patient/family). 2. Performs health screenings and orders, performs, and interpret tests. Establishes medical and nursing diagnosis, orders and evaluates diagnostic studies, performs and monitors therapeutic procedures, and assesses and/or manages follow-up plans. 3. Assesses chronic health problems and refers patients to attending or primary provider when appropriate. Collaborates with other professionals to develop and implement a plan of care for the child, adolescent, or adult with an emphasis on wellness. 4. Prescribes and monitors medications, including dosage, side effects, and adjustments. 5. Records and documents health assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services. 6. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, interpersonal interactions, and professional self-development. Remains current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education. 7. Provides health education to caregivers and members of the multidisciplinary team concerning health issues such as medication administration, illness management, and disease prevention. Teaches children, adolescents, and adults about good health practices. 8. Treats acute and minor illness. 9. Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates formal and informal in-service and continuing education programs in area(s) of expertise for peer group and other disciplines as appropriate for department. 10. Participates in the research process and enhances the quality and clinical relevance of nursing research by promoting nursing knowledge in clinical services, providing knowledge about how clinical services should be delivered, and assisting others in applying scientific knowledge in nursing practice. 11. Participates in departmental, functional unit, and hospital committees as assigned. 12. Serves as a clinical preceptor for nursing students, including nurse practitioner candidates as assigned. 13. Advocates for patients with developmental disabilities within medical, community, and school arenas. 14. Participates in developing and implementing quality assurance programs. **Qualifications** * Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and certification as a nurse practitioner required by the State of Maryland to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. * Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from an approved organization by the Maryland State Board of Nursing (such as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center) required. **EDUCATION:** * Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty required. * Completion of a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. **EXPERIENCE:** Minimum two (2) years of related clinical nursing experience required. **Benefits** Kennedy Krieger is an approved site for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program! More info can be found here: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment#nclrp We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve. EOE/M/F/D/V **Minimum pay range** USD $39.00/Hr. **Maximum pay range** USD $70.61/Hr. **Vacancy ID** _11353_ **Pos. Category** _Nursing_ **Job Location : Street** _801 N. Broadway_ **\# of Hours** _40.00_ **_Job Locations_** _US-MD-Baltimore_ **Pos. Type** _Regular Full Time_ **Department : Name** _International Center for Spinal Cord Injury_ Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet