Job Requirements The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and collaborative
Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient Palliative Care team within a high-acuity academic medical center environment.
This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary team providing specialized care to patients with serious and complex illnesses. The Nurse Practitioner will support symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and patient/family support while collaborating closely with physicians, nursing staff, social work, chaplaincy, and consulting services.
Key Responsibilities- Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up care
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans
- Assist with symptom management and pain management strategies
- Facilitate goals-of-care and advance care planning discussions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Support patients and families through complex medical decision-making
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
Qualifications- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Maryland
- National board certification required
- DEA and CDS registration preferred or eligible
- Prior inpatient, palliative care, oncology, ICU, or acute care experience preferred
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Benefits • Competitive salary with shift differentials and call coverage opportunities
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) effective early in employment
• Retirement plans including 403(b) with employer match and additional savings options
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time
• Tuition remission/assistance through the University of Maryland system for you and eligible dependents
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
• Robust onboarding and mentorship programs, with strong support for new graduate APPs
• Career growth opportunities within a large academic health system, including leadership and specialty advancement pathways
• Access to cutting-edge research and academic collaboration opportunities
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and work-life balance support
• Employee discounts and perks across University of Maryland programs and partners
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
