Nurse Practitioner GGL Palliative Medicine - AAMC ED

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

22h • $82,775 - $137,824 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner acts as a palliative medicine consultant in various settings, including hospitals, nursing facilities, and homes. The role makes recommendations for care plans, symptom management, and goals of care, and collaborates with staff and attending physicians within care settings.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult, Family, or Geriatrics; inpatient positions may include Acute Care certification.
• National and state certification as required for the relevant position, including DEA and CDS where applicable.
• Completion of a healthcare provider CPR course.
• At least five years of related experience in a healthcare environment.
• At least one year of related experience in hospice and/or palliative care.
• Skill in using computers and familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Ability to interact with patients and families who are vulnerable and dealing with life-limiting or serious illness issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills to relate effectively with patients, families, facility staff, the public, physicians, and insurers.
• Analytical skills to assess patients and implement appropriate interventions, care plans, and treatments.
• Ability to work under varying degrees of stress and adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Skill in leading, motivating, and developing others.
• Skill in teaching nurses, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Skill in applying principles and practices of integrative medicine and health.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Palliative Care.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care through the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN), or equivalent.
• Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC) designation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a palliative medicine consultant in hospital, nursing facility, and home settings.
• Recommend care plans, symptom management, and goals of care.
• Collaborate with staff and attending physicians.
• Assess patients and implement appropriate interventions, care plans, and treatments.
• Teach nurses, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Apply principles and practices of integrative medicine and health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level