Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Compassionate Care Leader

Vhs-Hospice; 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

401(k) with match

EAP resources

Shift differentials

Life insurance

Engagement culture committee

Job summary

VHS Hospice in Virginia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced hospice and palliative care across diverse settings, including private residences and facilities. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, with supervision from the Hospice Medical Director and collaboration with attending physicians.

Qualified candidates hold an MSN, VA RN/NP licenses, and have 2–4 years in serious illness care, plus CPR and DEA credentials.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Current state RN and NP licensure in Virginia in good standing.
• 2–4 years in care of patients with serious/terminal illnesses required.
• CPR certification required.
• DEA registration and malpractice insurance required.
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges if needed.
• Board certification by AANP or NBCHPN preferred; certification required within timeframe if not yet obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support and coordination to hospice patients and families.
• Expertise in pain and symptom management; evaluate terminal prognosis.
• Ensure care aligns with hospice/palliative guidelines and best practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with VHS providers on referrals.
• Perform patient visits in homes, long-term care, assisted living, 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

MSN

RN/NP licensure (VA)

Hospice/oncology experience

CPR certification

DEA registration

Driver's license

Education

MSN from an accredited nursing school

Job description

VHS Hospice in Virginia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced hospice and palliative care across diverse settings, including private residences and facilities. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, with supervision from the Hospice Medical Director and collaboration with attending physicians.

Qualified candidates hold an MSN, VA RN/NP licenses, and have 2–4 years in serious illness care, plus CPR and DEA credentials.