Nurse Practitioner GGL Palliative Medicine

GBMC HealthCare; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare seeks a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care to serve in hospital, nursing facilities and home settings, advising on care plans and symptom management. Collaboration with clinicians ensures alignment with patient goals and values.

The candidate should have NP licensure in Maryland with specialization in Adult, Family or Geriatrics and, if inpatient, Acute Care certification. HPCC/ACHPN or CAPC designation is preferred, with at least five years in healthcare and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s in Palliative Care preferred.
• Maryland NP license specializing in Adult, Family or Geriatrics; eligible for inpatient Acute Care cert if required.
• HPCC certification, ACHPN or equivalent preferred; CAPC designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EMR proficiency

Compassionate care

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stress management

Team leadership

Teaching staff

Integrative medicine

Education

Master’s in Palliative Care

Nurse Practitioner license (MD/DE)

HPCC/ACHPN certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

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 - $137,823.94

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC 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.