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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

University of Maryland Medical Center is the Medical System's flagship academic medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding areas.

Key services include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
• UM Golisano Children's Hospital
• UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Transplant
• Heart and Vascular
• Neurosciences and Stroke
• Time-Sensitive Critical Care
• Women's Health

UMMC’s downtown and midtown campuses together provide more than $318 million a year in services that benefit our community.

The food pantries supported more than 350 families by providing free, healthy food to patients who are food insecure. The mobile market provides access to low cost produce to employees and the community.

The diabetes prevention program screens at risk individuals and refers to diabetes and prevention programs. Community based blood pressure hubs screen for hypertension and provide on-going follow up.

In 2024, more than 250 West Baltimore residents were hired through UMMC’s Career Academy and nearly 100 students from city schools participated in training programs.