Advanced Practice Provider- Hospice

Sentara Health; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage

Job summary

Sentara Health in Chesapeake, Virginia, is seeking a part-time Hospice Advance Practice Provider responsible for in-home visits, telehealth appointments, and patient communications. The role involves conducting health assessments, prescribing treatments, and participating in quality assurance activities. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Nursing, an RN license, and preferred experience in Hospice or Palliative Care. Benefits include medical plans, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or Virginia is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in healthcare services provision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and provide treatments/interventions.
• Engage in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Participate in team activities and use resources efficiently.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner experience in Hospice or Palliative Care

ACLS (Preferred)

Oncology knowledge

Geriatrics experience

Family Practice knowledge

Education

Master's Level Degree – Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Sentara is looking for a Part Time Hospice Advance Practice Provider for Chesapeake Hospice. The APP will be responsible for in home visits, telehealth appointments and returning patient phone calls. There will also be Teams and in person office meetings. This is a Hybrid position.

City/State

Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Hospice

Hours

Any 3 days – Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm (24 hours per week)

Job Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and/or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara. Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing and providing treatments/interventions, promoting health, and providing disease prevention and management. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of assigned primary care physician (collaborative agreement). The Nurse Practitioner is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.

Education

Master's Level Degree – Nurse Practitioner

Licensing

Registered Nurse (RN) – Nursing license in North Carolina (multi‑state or single‑state) or Virginia (multi‑state or single‑state).

Certifications

• Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse (APRN) – Nursing License – Virginia Department of Health Professionals
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Nursing License – North Carolina Board of Nursing
• BLS – Required

Requirements

• ACLS – Preferred
• Nurse Practitioner experience preferred in Hospice or Palliative Care, Oncology, Geriatrics or Family Practice

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Annual CME Allowance
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligible by system criteria

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to a 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.