Sr Nurse Practitioner II - Palliative Care
- BLS
- ACLS
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About the job
Job Requirements
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Nurse Practitioner II to join our growing Palliative Care team at our Downtown and Midtown campuses. This is an exciting opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized academic medical center while providing meaningful, patient-centered care to individuals with serious and complex illness.
As a Senior NP II, you will function as a highly autonomous advanced practice provider and key member of an interdisciplinary team focused on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and improving quality of life for patients and families across the continuum of care.
UMMC offers a collaborative and supportive environment where Advanced Practice Providers practice at the top of their license and contribute to education, quality initiatives, and innovation within a respected academic health system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient palliative care consultations
- Conduct symptom management evaluations and develop treatment plans
- Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning conversations
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social work, chaplaincy, pharmacy, and consulting teams
- Support patients and families through complex medical decision-making
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination
- Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Epic EMR
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
- National board certification required
- DEA, CDS, and NPI required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of advanced practice experience preferred
- Palliative Care or Hospice experience strongly preferred
- Palliative Care certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join UMMC?
- Academic medical center with nationally recognized specialty programs
- Collaborative interdisciplinary palliative care team
- Opportunities for professional growth and academic involvement
- Supportive leadership and APP-focused culture
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- CME allowance and paid educational time
- Retirement plans and tuition assistance
- Malpractice coverage provided
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
Please review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From University of Maryland Medical System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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