Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

IV.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. 2. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills. 3. Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training. 4. Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area. V. Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. 1. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety 2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. 3. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

• Work Experience Education and Experience 1.
• Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• 2.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• 3.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• 4.
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
• 5.
• Experience preferred, not required.
• DEA and CDS eligible

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. 2. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills. 3. Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training. 4. Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift differentials and call coverage opportunities depended on role 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