Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Job Requirements

Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Full-Time - Day Shift

Baltimore, MD

Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world-class, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center with comprehensive and technologically advanced surgical suites. 

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is the flagship academic medical center at the heart of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and includes the 789-bed downtown Baltimore campus and the 177-bed midtown campus one mile north. Home to the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center , we’re the highest-volume trauma center in the United States.

The Palliative and Hospice Nurse Navigator provides very specific expertise to individuals, family's and care givers. In this role, primary job responsibilities to include patient Advocacy and support, care coordination, education and communication, program development and quality improvement, psychosocial development and end of life care and support. This role is integral to providing patient centered and compassionate care to individuals, family's and care givers and making a profound impact in their lives. 

We are looking for a talented Registered Nurse to join our team here at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

  As a team member at UMMC, you’ll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• An Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
• A highly competitive wage scale : Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Patient, Family and Care Giver needs
• Provide compassionate and sensitive support and communication with patients, families, and health care teams regarding terminal illness and disease processes
• In-depth understanding of palliative care principles, hospice philosophy, hospice eligibility and end of life 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
• Knowledgeable on palliative and hospice quality measures 

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited Registered Nurse program
• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Maryland
• Must have CHPN or obtain within 1 year of hire
• Prior palliative care, hospice, oncology, ICU, or acute care experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years registered nurse experience required; must have at least 2 years of hospice experience
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills