Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

Make a Meaningful Impact at Every Stage of Care

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who believes every patient deserves expert care, dignity, and support during life's most challenging moments? Join the Palliative Care team at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) and help patients and families navigate complex medical decisions with empathy, expertise, and respect.

We are seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our collaborative team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care focused on improving quality of life for individuals facing serious illness.

Why Join Our Team?

At UM BWMC, you'll be part of a healthcare organization where innovation, compassion, and collaboration come together to transform care. This is an opportunity to make a lasting differencenot only for patients, but also for the families and communities we serve.

As a member of our Palliative Care team, you will:

• Provide expert palliative care consultations for patients with serious and complex illnesses
• Partner with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to align care plans with patient goals and values
• Support symptom management, advance care planning, and shared decision-making
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals
• Help expand access to compassionate, high-quality palliative care services

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

Meaningful Work: Build trusted relationships with patients and families while providing care that truly makes a difference.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Professional Growth: Continue developing your expertise in palliative medicine within a supportive healthcare system.

Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team committed to improving health and wellness throughout our community.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who is:

• Passionate about caring for patients with serious illness
• Skilled in communication, symptom management, and goals-of-care conversations
• A strong collaborator who thrives in an interdisciplinary environment
• Committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and certification in the state of Maryland (or eligibility to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, geriatrics, critical care, or another related specialty is highly valued
• Experience supporting patients and families through complex medical decisions and advance care planning is preferred

Join Us

If you're looking for a career where your clinical expertise and compassion can make a profound difference, we invite you to explore this opportunity with UM BWMC. Bring your passion for helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possiblewe'll provide the opportunity to make an impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

No Third-Party Solicitation

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will become the property of University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire resulting from such submission.

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