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Nurse Practitioner GGL Palliative Medicine - AAMC ED

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$83k-$138k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location: Anne Arundel Medical Center - Emergency Department

Under general supervision, acts as palliative medicine consultant in various settings, including hospital, nursing facility and home. Makes recommendations for care plans, symptom management and goals of care. Works in collaboration with staff and attending physicians within care settings. Education: Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s in Palliative Care preferred. Licensures/Certifications: Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult, Family or Geriatrics; Inpatient position can include Acute Care certification. National and State Certification as required for the relevant position (DEA, CDS) Completion of “healthcare provider” CPR course Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care through Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN), or equivalent, preferred. Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC) Designation, preferred. Experience: At least five (5) years of related experience in a healthcare environment. At least one (1) year related experience in Hospice and/or Palliative care. Skills:

  • Skill in using computer, familiarity with the use of electronic medical records
  • Ability to interact with patients and families who are vulnerable and dealing with life limiting or serious illness issues.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate and relate effectively with patients, family, staff in facilities, the public, physicians, and insurers.
  • Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention, care plans, and treatments
  • Able to work under varying degrees of stress and the ability to adjust to changes in the work environment.
  • Skill in leading, motivating and developing others
  • Skill in teaching nurses, physicians and other clinical and non-clinical staff Skill in applying principles and practices of integrative medicine and health.

Pay Range

  • $82,774.65 - $137,823.94
  • Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide palliative medicine consultation in hospital, nursing facility, and home settings. Recommend care plans, symptom management, and goals of care in collaboration with facility staff and attending physicians.

Requirements

Requires completion of a Nurse Practitioner program and current Maryland Nurse Practitioner registration in Adult, Family, or Geriatrics; acute care certification may apply to inpatient roles. Requires at least five years of related healthcare experience and one year in hospice or palliative care; palliative care credentials and a master's degree in palliative care are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningGoals-of-Care PlanningPatient and Family CommunicationStress ManagementAdaptabilityLeadershipStaff DevelopmentClinical Teaching

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 63% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$138kNurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $135k–$149k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Maryland290 active14,131 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 63% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment290 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 23 employers
5
<$140k
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$140k-160k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
33%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Palliative Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 254 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$423k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,871/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.