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Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Lead

AccentCare
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Columbia
5457 Twin Knolls Road (Show on map)
Sep 29, 2025
Overview Nurse Practitioner / NP Lead, Palliative Care Location: Columbia, MD Position: Nurse Practitioner Lead, Palliative Care Job ID: 70759 Remote/Virtual Position: No Coverage Area: Columbia and surrounding areas Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner / NP Lead, Palliative Care Salary: $86,000 - $139,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts Reimagine Your Career in Palliative Care Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are.At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We're proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together. Offer Based on Years of Experience What You Need to Know Be the Best Palliative Nurse Practitioner Lead You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you! Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner required in CA Master's degree, required Previous experience in hospice, home health, general medical surgical or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics, pediatric, etc.) nursing Minimum three years' Palliative Care services experience Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency and state(s) and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services. Demonstrated expertise in pain/symptom management and advanced care planning Required Certifications and Licensure Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation with current and unencumbered advanced practice nursing license in state(s) practicing Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided. Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nursing practice organization Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance Responsibilities: As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Lead, you will: Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge plannning; and patient/family teaching Maintain communication with the supervisory physician (s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family May provide support at time of death Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing Participate in continum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs. Leadership Responsibilities Supervise and delegate to members of the care team as appropriate Run monthly meetings with providers On a monthly basis measure provider productivity and referral flow from provider organizations Join the monthly Palliative Care calls with national and site leadership, where productivity, conversion rate and any other hot topics will be reviewed Participate in the interview process for any new Palliative Care positions Collabore with PC orientation team for onboarding, orientation and education of all new staff Collaborate with the Director of Palliative Care on hospital based and operational outcomes Co-lead the daily Palliative Care standup call Our Investment in You Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Company-matching 401(k) Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees And more! Qualifications Come As You Are At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.