Nurse Practitioner, Palliative

Overview

Nurse Practitioner/ NP , Hospice
Location: Hartford County, MD 
Remote/Virtual Position: No 
Coverage Area: Bel Air, Belcamp and Hartford and surrounding areas

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Full-Time Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000
Schedule:   Monday - Friday 8 hour shirts. Mix of Facility and homebased coverage

Reimagine Your Career in Hospice 

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. 

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. 

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Be the Best Hospice Nurse Practitioner You Can Be 

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: 

Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing - Masters degree
Current and unecumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) practicing

One year of experience as an NP

Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization

Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role (preferred)

Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services

Responsibilities:  

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will:

Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
Monitor patient progress; update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning and patient/family teaching

Maintain continuity of care in coordinating with the care team and case manager for patients with ongoing needs
Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the state Board of Nursing

Pre-Hospice

Face-to-face clinical and needs assesment at intake, preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs
Face-to-face reasssessment done when needed and at least every 60 days. Plan of care development based on these assessments and incorporting the patient's and family's priorities
Initiate communication with attending physcians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
Clinical supervision of the care plan including all medicine orders
Collaborate with the rest of the pre-hospice team including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient needs as they arise

Our Investment in You 

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include: 

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app

Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees

Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

And more!

Why AccentCare?

Greatest Place to Work

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability. 

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