Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner PRN at University of Maryland Medical System Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner PRN at University of Maryland Medical System in Bel Air, Maryland Posted in 16 days ago. Job Requirements The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced, patient-centered care to individuals with serious, chronic, and life-limiting illnesses across inpatient and outpatient settings. The NP works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to manage complex symptoms, facilitate goals-of-care discussions, and support patients and families through serious illness trajectories. This role supports University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health's commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and equitable care aligned with the University of Maryland Medical System mission.

Work Experience Education & Training:

Nurse Practitioner with appropriate Maryland licensure and credentialing to practice under the supervision of a physician in the state of Maryland. ANCC or Palliative & Hospice Medicine certification is preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of direct patient care experience in internal medicine or palliative care, hospice. Experience is appropriate to the management of chronic disease, end of life, comfort care and goals of care.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to (a) handle multiple priorities, (b) work independently, (c) take initiative in achieving expected results, and (d) handle confidential information.

Demonstrated skill in:

(a) making effective decisions, (b) quality improvement activity, (c) problem-solving, (d) crisis management, (e) organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, (f) attention to detail and follow through, (g) effective negotiation, (h) resource management, (i) ability to work successfully with diverse types of individuals including management, staff, external organizations and the general public. Benefits Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide