Hospice-Nurse Practitioner (Flex)

About the role

Stella Maris, located in Timonium, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide services for their Inpatient Hospice Unit and Home Hospice divisions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an excellent hospice team to meet the needs of clients in the community. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of prior hospice experience. The position is Part Time/PRN.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physician, provide medical care to patients in the Inpatient Hospice Unit and Home Hospice division.
• Take and record medical history.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Write admission orders.
• Write transfer summaries for discharges.
• Consult and collaborate with specialists.
• Maintain close, cooperative relations with Hospice leadership (Clinical Services, Support Services, Finance, Volunteers, Education, Care Navigation Center, Provider Relations, etc.).
• Assist in determining patient hospice appropriateness, document terminality, and establish and maintain the care plan for medically necessary assessments and services.
• Perform and record a comprehensive physical examination on admission; maintain consistent thoroughness.
• Be aware of the patient's medical needs, stressful situations (physical and emotional), drug reactions, or any other development requiring intervention.
• Communicate with the physician for an immediate plan of action when necessary.
• Make frequent rounds to determine medical needs on the hospice unit and address them.
• Initiate orders upon admission and for episodic visits, including routine laboratory work, medications, and treatments.
• Share on‑call responsibilities with other Nurse Practitioners on staff.
• Take an active role, in conjunction with nursing staff, in explaining the patient’s medical condition, treatment modalities, and plan of care to patient/family; assist patient and family in coping with fears and anxieties.
• Work with staff nurses to ensure they have an in‑depth understanding of the patient’s medical problems.
• Regularly attend and participate in Team Conferences and subsequent Care Conferences as needed.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Maryland.
• Hospice experience required and/or five (5) years of recent experience in a medical/surgical setting, hospital, oncology, or geriatric facility.
• Minimum of 3 years prior hospice experience (preferred).

Pay

Compensation range: minimum USD $40.70 per hour, maximum USD $63.00 per hour. Pay decisions are based on internal equity, role scope, and market data, with most new hires placed in the lower to mid‑portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Schedule

Part Time/PRN.