Inpatient Palliative Care NP – Collaborative & Compassionate

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient palliative care team in a high-acuity academic setting. You will provide expert symptom management, participate in goals-of-care discussions, and support advance care planning for patients with serious illnesses.

Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, social work, chaplaincy, and other specialists to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Maryland.
• National board certification required.
• DEA and CDS registration preferred or eligible.
• Prior inpatient, palliative care, hospice, oncology, ICU, or acute care experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years nurse practitioner experience required; must have at least 2 years of palliative experience.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow‑up care.
• Provide compassionate and sensitive support and communication with patients, families, and health care teams regarding terminal illness and disease processes.
• In‑depth understanding of palliative care principles, hospice philosophy, hospice eligibility and end‑of‑life care.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Assist with symptom management and pain management strategies.
• Facilitate goals‑of‑care and advance care planning discussions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support patients and families through complex medical decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Knowledgeable on palliative and hospice quality measures.

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient palliative care team in a high-acuity academic setting. You will provide expert symptom management, participate in goals-of-care discussions, and support advance care planning for patients with serious illnesses.

Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, social work, chaplaincy, and other specialists to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.