Nurse Practitioner GGL Palliative Medicine - AAMC ED

About the role

Acts as palliative medicine consultant in various settings including hospital, nursing facility, and home. Recommends care plans, symptom management, and goals of care. Collaborates with staff and attending physicians.

Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations for care plans, symptom management, and goals of care
• Collaborates with staff and attending physicians within care settings

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s in Palliative Care preferred
• 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
• CAPC Designation, preferred

Qualifications

• 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

• Computer proficiency
• Familiarity with electronic medical records
• Interacts with patients and families dealing with life-limiting or serious illness issues
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills to assess patients and implement appropriate interventions
• Ability to work under varying degrees of stress and adjust to changes in the work environment
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Teaching skills for nurses, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical staff
• Principles and practices of integrative medicine and health

Pay

$82,774.65 - $137,823.94 Final salary offer will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and organizational needs.