Compassionate Hospice NP – Palliative Care Specialist

Marquis Health Consulting Services; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Job summary

VHS Hospice in Virginia seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced hospice and palliative care, with visits in homes and facilities as needed. You will coordinate care plans, manage pain and symptoms, and collaborate with physicians to support patients and families.

The role requires an MSN, VA RN/NP licensure, CPR, and 2–4 years of relevant experience; telehealth and travel are involved. Competitive benefits and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited nursing school; VA RN and NP licensure in good standing.
• 2–4 years of experience caring for patients with serious, advanced, or terminal illnesses.
• Minimum of 2 years in Oncology, Pain & Symptom Management, Palliative Care, Hospice, hospital, or physician practice setting.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• DEA registration and Malpractice Insurance Certificate.
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges as required.
• ANP or NBCHPN certification preferred; if not current, must obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for on-the-job transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support and coordination to hospice patients and families.
• Offer medical expertise in pain and symptom management and evaluate terminal prognosis.
• Ensure care aligns with hospice guidelines and best practices.
• Communicate with VHS providers regarding new patient referrals.
• Perform patient visits in homes, long-term care, hospitals, and via telehealth.
• Collaborate with attending physicians on patient care and hospice referrals.
• Provide required face-to-face encounter documentation to the Hospice Medical Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Telehealth

Documentation

Education

MSN from accredited nursing school

RN licensure and NP licensure in VA

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

VHS Hospice in Virginia seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced hospice and palliative care, with visits in homes and facilities as needed. You will coordinate care plans, manage pain and symptoms, and collaborate with physicians to support patients and families.

The role requires an MSN, VA RN/NP licensure, CPR, and 2–4 years of relevant experience; telehealth and travel are involved. Competitive benefits and a supportive team culture are offered.