University of Maryland Emergency Medicine·Baltimore, Maryland
The nurse coordinates the flow of new patients and triages incoming calls for cranial neurosurgeons to ensure high-quality care. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of treatment and handle administrative outpatient coordination tasks.
The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. is currently seeking an Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse to support faculty practices within the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
The Department of Neurosurgery aims to excel and innovate in the clinical practice, science, and education of neurosurgery. We seek to achieve this by creating a platform and culture whereby all team members contribute to this mission and reach their full capacity for impact and fulfillment. Critical to our success is each team member’s alignment and demonstration of our shared values:
Patients First, Together! | Always Do the Right Thing | Leave It Better Than You Found It | Drive to Mastery and Discovery
The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse plays a key role in supporting the efficient flow of patient care within a busy cranial neurosurgery practice. This position is responsible for coordinating the movement of new patients through the cranial practice, triaging incoming patient calls for cranial surgeons, and responding appropriately to ensure timely, high-quality care.
The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse works closely with neurosurgeons and other providers to support coordinated, interdisciplinary patient care, ensuring continuity across the treatment process. This role also includes administrative responsibilities related to outpatient care coordination, helping to streamline communication between patients, providers, and support staff.
Utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to engage, educate, promote, and maintain optimal health status of assigned patients. Functions in a collaborative partnership with the patient, physician, and the care team in an ambulatory care setting. Serves in an advocacy role to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient centered health care services; and other duties as assigned.
Candidates must have a nursing degree (Associate's, Bachelor's, or diploma) and a current or eligible Maryland nursing license. CPR certification is required, and two to three years of clinical experience is preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.