Hospice NP — PRN, Travel‑Ready, Flexible Hours

LeadingAge Virginia; Danville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Commonwealth Hospice, part of the LHC Group family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for PRN visits across a 50-mile Virginia service area. The NP will provide palliative and supportive care per physician requests, with standard hours and optional evening/weekend opportunities.

Requirements include Virginia NP license, NP or CNS certification, 5+ years nursing experience, and valid driver's license with vehicle access. Strong collaboration with IDG and Medical Director is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia NP license.
• Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner.
• Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
• 5+ years nursing experience.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance or access to a dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Makes face-to-face visits within prescribed time limits and reports findings.
• Consults with Hospice Medical Director and coords with attending physicians.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care and documents patient/family response.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and communicates needs to administration and Medical Director.

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Certification by ANCC/NBCHPN/AANP

Job description

Commonwealth Hospice, part of the LHC Group family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for PRN visits across a 50-mile Virginia service area. The NP will provide palliative and supportive care per physician requests, with standard hours and optional evening/weekend opportunities.

Requirements include Virginia NP license, NP or CNS certification, 5+ years nursing experience, and valid driver's license with vehicle access. Strong collaboration with IDG and Medical Director is expected.