Gilchrist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate palliative
care through a combination of telemedicine and onsite clinical work at GBMC. The
role involves patient assessment, symptom management, care coordination, and
collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Location: GBMC Telemedicine
Under general supervision, acts as palliative medicine consultant in various
settings, including hospital, nursing facility and home. Makes recommendations
for care plans, symptom management and goals of care. Works in collaboration
with staff and attending physicians within care settings.Education: Successful
completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s in Palliative Care
preferred. Licensures/Certifications: 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. Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC) Designation,
preferred. Experience: 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: • Skill in using computer, familiarity with the
use of electronic medical records • Ability to interact with patients and
families who are vulnerable and dealing with life limiting or serious illness
issues. • Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate and
relate effectively with patients, family, staff in facilities, the public,
physicians, and insurers. • Analytical skills in order to assess patients and
implement appropriate intervention, care plans, and treatments • Able to work
under varying degrees of stress and the ability to adjust to changes in the work
environment. • Skill in leading, motivating and developing others • Skill in
teaching nurses, physicians and other clinical and non-clinical staff Skill in
applying principles and practices of integrative medicine and health.
Pay Range
$82,774.65 - $137,823.94
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education,
experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.