Nurse Practitioner GGL Palliative Medicine - AAMC

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

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as a palliative medicine consultant across hospital, nursing facilities and home settings. You will make recommendations for care plans, symptom management and goals of care in collaboration with staff and treating physicians.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Nurse Practitioner program, a Maryland NP license (Adult/Family/Geriatrics) and prefer a Master’s in Palliative Care; at least five years in healthcare with one year in

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Nurse Practitioner in Maryland with Pediatric/Adult/Geriatrics scope as applicable.
• Experience with hospice/palliative care preferred; inpatient certification may be required.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as palliative medicine consultant in hospital, nursing facilities, and home settings.
• Recommend care plans, symptom management, and goals of care in collaboration with staff and physicians.
• Lead, mentor, and educate nursing and clinical staff as needed.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Patient interaction

Communication

Clinical decision making

Stress management

Team leadership

Teaching/education

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Master's in Palliative Care preferred

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 courseCertification 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 staffSkill 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.