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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System's 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.

Named one of Best Places to Live in Maryland , the Bel Air community boasts a diverse population, excellent schools, low crime rate, great neighborhoods, recreational options, shopping and dining. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to numerous cultural and professional sporting offerings in major metro areas (Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C.). With close proximity to the ocean to the east, and the mountains to the west, Harford County offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, fishing, water activities, camping, and more!

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Job Description

Performs medical and psychosocial evaluation of patient with chronic conditions, end of life and comfort care; extensive involvement in discharge planning and continuity of care efforts; and support and collaboration with primary medical and nursing staff responsible for the patient.

Qualifications

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.

Additional information

Palliative care nurse practitioner should be available for on site consultations in both Bel Air and Havre de Grace or Aberdeen.

Please use the link below to apply:

https://us.smrtr.io/37Mnd