Palliative Nurse Practitioner

HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE

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Prince Frederick, Maryland$100K - $140KFull TimePalliative Care

✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in Maryland

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE as a Palliative Nurse Practitioner – $100K-$140K in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Prince Frederick - Prince Frederick, MD 20678Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to phone questions from patients, families or members of the interdisciplinary team, including hospice nurses, for treatment options.

Document and bill appropriately for services.

Requirements

Your Qualifications: Master’s in nursing with specialization in Adult, Geriatric or Family Medicine, Oncology or closely related fields.

Active Maryland NP License and State and Federal controlled substance registration.

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care required within 2 years of employment.

DEA and Controlled substance registration, in good standing Interest in education of ‘next gen’ providers such as nurse practitioner students.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $100K - $140K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE as a Palliative Nurse Practitioner – $100K-$140K.

Key Skills

Palliative careSymptom managementAdvanced care planningPatient assessmentElectronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationHospice careGeriatric medicineOncologyFamily medicineClinical documentationPatient educationPrescription authorizationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Nurse Practitioner at HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Palliative Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Palliative Care position at HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $100k to $140k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($100k–$140k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative care, Symptom management, Advanced care planning, Patient assessment, Electronic medical records, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Hospice care, Geriatric medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The nurse practitioner will provide palliative care consultations across various settings, including homes and clinics, to manage symptom burden and improve quality of life. They will also lead family meetings, facilitate advanced care planning, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support...

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