Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
University of Maryland Medical System
Nurse Practitioner
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.
Our palliative care team plays a vital role in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care across a diverse inpatient population within one of the region's leading academic health systems.
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
- Minimum 2 years experience required; must have at least 2 years of palliative experience
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Why Join UMMC?
- High-acuity academic medical center environment
- Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments of care
Join a team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing your career within the University of Maryland Medical System.
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
Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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