Nurse Practitioner- Hospice Care

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 21 days

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Long-term disability

ICHRA medical coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Virginia seeks a Nurse Practitioner for in-home hospice care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered services and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

You will perform home visits, manage symptoms, educate families, and ensure accurate documentation. This role requires at least 2 years of NP experience, Virginia license, and travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years NP experience in a relevant clinical setting
• Hospice and palliative care certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of disease progression and end-of-life care
• Proficiency with EMR and documentation systems
• Valid Virginia driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to patient homes and care settings

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face visits to support hospice eligibility and recertification
• Conduct patient assessments, intake visits, and follow-up care in the home setting
• Collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director, physicians, and interdisciplinary team to develop and manage patient care plans
• Provide symptom management, prescribe medications within scope, and support overall patient comfort
• Communicate clinical findings and changes in patient condition to the care team to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care options, and hospice philosophy
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions
• Coordinate care across settings, including home, hospital, and long-term care facilities
• Facilitate family meetings and provide guidance on goals of care and treatment decisions
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and billing in the electronic medical record
• Support staff education and provide training on hospice and palliative care best practices
• Coordinate resources including equipment, medications, and supportive services such as social work and chaplaincy

Skills

Clinical expertise

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Independence

Technology skills

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

Job description

Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!

At Good Samaritan, care goes beyond treatment, it’s about compassion, dignity, and support during life’s most meaningful moments. As a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization, we are dedicated to providing holistic hospice care that supports patients and families through every stage of their journey.

We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner – Home Hospice who is not only clinically skilled, but also compassionate, collaborative, and committed to delivering patient-centered care in the home setting.

If you are passionate about hospice and palliative care and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Good Samaritan?

• Mission-Driven Work – Provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients facing life-limiting illness.
• Collaborative & Supportive Team – Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to holistic care.
• Growth & Learning Opportunities – Expand your expertise in hospice and palliative medicine while working closely with leadership and providers.
• A Role That Matters – Your work directly supports comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families.

What You’ll Do as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner:

• Perform face-to-face visits in accordance with Medicare requirements to support hospice eligibility and recertification
• Conduct patient assessments, intake visits, and follow-up care in the home setting
• Collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director, physicians, and interdisciplinary team to develop and manage patient care plans
• Provide symptom management, prescribe medications within scope, and support overall patient comfort
• Communicate clinical findings and changes in patient condition to the care team to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care options, and hospice philosophy
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions
• Coordinate care across settings, including home, hospital, and long-term care facilities
• Facilitate family meetings and provide guidance on goals of care and treatment decisions
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and billing in the electronic medical record
• Support staff education and provide training on hospice and palliative care best practices
• Coordinate resources including equipment, medications, and supportive services such as social work and chaplaincy

What We’re Looking For:

• Clinical Expertise – Strong assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills in hospice or palliative care
• Experience – At least 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner in acute care, home health, geriatrics, family practice, or palliative care
• Compassion & Emotional Intelligence – Ability to support terminally ill patients and families with empathy and professionalism
• Collaboration & Communication – Works effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community providers
• Independent & Organized – Able to manage time, prioritize patient needs, and work autonomously in the field
• Technology Skills – Proficient with EMR systems and standard software applications
• Commitment to Hospice Philosophy – Demonstrates understanding of end-of-life care, disease progression, and patient-centered decision making

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in a relevant clinical setting
• Hospice and palliative care certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of disease progression and end-of-life care
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to patient homes and care settings as needed

Schedule

Flexible hours around a core schedule (Monday-Friday approx. 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)

Benefits:

21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

Ready to bring your expertise and compassion to a team that truly makes a difference?