Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Medicine (Outpatient)

Job Description:

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join its Palliative Medicine team in a primarily outpatient capacity. This role supports the expansion of outpatient palliative care services and offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care within a highly collaborative academic medical environment.

This position is intended for clinicians who are actively and intentionally pursuing a career in palliative care. Candidates must demonstrate a strong alignment with palliative care philosophy and the ability to practice autonomously in an outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments and develop individualized care plans.


• Provide symptom management, goals‑of‑care discussions, advance care planning, and psychosocial support for patients with serious illness.


• Manage a panel of patients independently in both stand-alone and embedded outpatient clinic settings.


• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, nurses, pharmacists, and chaplaincy.


• Coordinate care with specialty services (e.g., oncology, cardiology, neurology) and community partners, including hospice agencies.


• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring providers to support shared decision‑making.


• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, full‑time


• Majority of clinical time will be based on the East Baltimore / JHH main campus


• Primarily outpatient


• No call

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.


• Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license.


• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant specialty  


• Strong clinical assessment skills and experience in palliative care, oncology, or geriatrics preferred.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.


• Supportive, mission‑driven work environment within a world‑renowned health system.


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About Johns Hopkins Hospital:

Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world‑renowned institution committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our Palliative Care program provides compassionate, comprehensive care to patients with serious illness across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting both patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

Join us at Johns Hopkins Hospital and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families facing serious illnesses. We look forward to your application!

Salary Range: Minimum 53.15/hour - Maximum 82.38/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.