Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Maryland Medical System is looking for a Palliative Care Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This position will work at the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center as well as at our Midtown location which are in close proximity to each other.
In this position you will do Palliative consultation goals of care and family meetings. Interested in learning more apply today!
Palliative Care Certification preferred however will hire someone with experience willing to get certification.
Qualifications :
- Master of Science Degree with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible).
- CPR required
- ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
- Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations teaching research publishing and/or certification in area of specialty.
- 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 patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
- 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.
- Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
- Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.
Working Conditions
- Weekend shift work holiday on-call and overtime may be required.
- There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases in the work environment; requires observance of Universal Precautions by wearing gloves goggles and mask is required.
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital department or unit patient safety initiatives.
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
- Implements policies procedure and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
- Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
- Identifies possible risks in processes procedures devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
Additional Information :
Pay Range: $54.34 - $77.08.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
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- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
About Company
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes conv ... View more
