Nurse Practitioner GGL - DCMC

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in palliative care to act as a consultant across hospital, nursing facility, and home settings. The role focuses on care plans, symptom management, and aligning goals with patient/family needs.

Required are NP certification in Maryland, with 5+ years in healthcare and hospice/palliative context; Oncology, geriatrics, or family practice experience is valued. Leadership and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current registration with Maryland State Board as a Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Family/Geriatrics.
• Five years of related healthcare experience; hospice/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as palliative medicine consultant in hospital, nursing facility, and home settings.
• Make recommendations for care plans, symptom management, and goals of care.
• Collaborate with staff and attending physicians to coordinate care.

Skills

EMR familiarity

Patient communication

Analytical skills

Staff teaching

Leadership

Stress management

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Master’s in Palliative Care preferred

Maryland NP license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Under general supervision, acts as palliative medicine consultant in various settings, including hospital, nursing facility and home. Makes recommendations for care plans, symptom management and goals of care. Works in collaboration with staff and attending physicians within care settings.Education: Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s in Palliative Care preferred. Licensures/Certifications: Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult, Family or Geriatrics; Inpatient position can include Acute Care certification. National and State Certification as required for the relevant position (DEA, CDS) Completion of “healthcare provider” CPR course Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care through Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN), or equivalent, preferred. Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC) Designation, preferred. Experience: At least five (5) years of related experience in a healthcare environment. At least one (1) year related experience in Hospice and/or Palliative care. Skills: • Skill in using computer, familiarity with the use of 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 communicate and relate effectively with patients, family, staff in facilities, the public, physicians, and insurers. • Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention, care plans, and treatments • Able to work under varying degrees of stress and the ability to 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.Pay Range$82,774.65 - $137,823.94Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.