Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

16h•$54 - $77

About The Position

Advanced Practice Provider Opportunities in Palliative Care – University of Maryland Medical Center The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is expanding its palliative care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team to support continued growth across both the Downtown and Midtown campuses. These roles offer meaningful, patient-centered work within a productive and well-established academic palliative care program. APPs practice at the top of their license as integral members of strong interdisciplinary teams that emphasize clinical excellence, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. The work environment is collegial and highly supportive, with close collaboration among physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, and consulting services. The program is institutionally supported and committed to sustainable growth, thoughtful workload design, and ongoing professional development with the creation of interdisciplinary Pal Med fellowship. This is an opportunity to do important work in a team-based culture while contributing to the continued evolution of palliative care at a major academic medical center. In this position you will do Palliative consultation, goals of care and family meetings. Interested in learning more, apply today! Palliative Care Certification preferred however will hire someone with experience willing to get certification.

Requirements

Master of Science Degree with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible).
CPR required
ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.
Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.