Nurse Practitioner GGL Palliative Medicine - AAMC ED

Gilchrist Hospice Care; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Maryland seeks a Nurse Practitioner specializing in palliative care to serve across hospital, nursing facilities, and home settings. You will assess patients, develop symptom management plans, and coordinate with physicians and families to honor goals of care.

Successful candidates will hold an NP license, have EMR proficiency, and demonstrate resilience in high-stress situations. The role emphasizes compassionate communication, teamwork with physicians and care teams, and

Qualifications

• NP credential required with state licensure.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Ability to work across hospital, facility and home care settings.
• Proficient in electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative medicine consultation in hospital, nursing facilities, and home settings.
• Makes care plan recommendations and manages symptoms.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and care teams to align goals of care.
• Respond to patient and family needs with empathy and clarity.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Palliative care expertise

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Master’s in Palliative Care (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location: Anne Arundel Medical Center - Emergency DepartmentUnder 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.