NURSE PRACTITIONER-INPATIENT PALLIATIVE

Summary

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Palliative Care

Location : Northwest Hospital, 5401 Old Court Rd, Randallstown, MD

Schedule : Full-Time | 4x10-Hour Shifts (8 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM) | Includes One Weekend per Month

About The Role :

Northwest Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Inpatient Palliative Care team. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality care and support to patients and families facing serious illness, both in our inpatient unit and in-home hospice settings.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct face-to-face patient encounters in inpatient and home hospice settings.

Perform health status data collection in a comprehensive, systematic manner.

Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director on patient visits and care plans.

Complete certification and recertification assessments for hospice patients.

Submit documentation within 48 hours of patient visit and communicate findings to leadership.

Conduct daily inpatient rounds and complete death certificates as required.

Adhere to Hospice Conditions of Participation and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Collaborate with Hospice and Palliative Care Directors and interdisciplinary team members to ensure operational excellence.

Provide physician backup including prescription writing (e.g., comfort care kits).

Deliver educational initiatives internally and externally, as needed.

Offer palliative care consults, recommend treatment adjustments, and coordinate care with primary care physicians.

Requirements :

Active Nurse Practitioner License (NP) from the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or related medical fields is highly desirable

What We Offer : Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Generous Community Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth

Additional Information

Who We Are :

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer : Competitive pay

Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support : A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region : Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity / expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity / expression.