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.
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.
• 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.
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
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