Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Lead & Advocate

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

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.