Nurse Practitioner I / PA - Palliative Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System seeks a dedicated Palliative Care NP or PA for the Sibley Memorial Hospital palliative care consult service. The role is hybrid Inpatient / Outpatient and focuses on improving quality of life through collaborative care planning and symptom management.

Requirements include a DC-licensed NP or PA, a relevant master’s degree, BLS, and experience in geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care. Strong communication and team collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in DC.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or PA program from an accredited institution.
• DC Certification.
• Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Must have APP experience in geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient needs and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement palliative care education for staff.
• Create evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
• Coordinate patient referrals and develop individualized care plans in consultation with physicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including family and social support resources.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Sibley Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our palliative care consultative service. This role will focus on enhancing the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses through collaborative care planning and symptom management. The role is hybrid Inpatient / Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement palliative care education for staff.
• Create evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
• Coordinate patient referrals and develop individualized care plans in consultation with physicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including family and social support resources.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications:

• Current licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the District of Columbia.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
• DC Certification.
• Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Must have APP experience in geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient needs and community resources.

***Authorization to Work in the United States:

Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum $63.31/hour - Maximum $98.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.