Nurse Practitioner- Hospice Care

Good Samaritan Hospice; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven work

Collaborative team environment

Growth and learning opportunities

Job summary

A community-based healthcare organization in Virginia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Home Hospice. This role requires clinical expertise and compassion, focusing on patient-centered care in the home setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, a current Virginia license, and knowledge of hospice philosophy. Join a dedicated team that emphasizes growth and support for patients in their most meaningful moments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in acute care, home health, geriatrics, or palliative care.
• Strong knowledge of disease progression and end-of-life care.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and care settings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and follow-up care in the home setting.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and hospice philosophy.
• Ensure timely documentation and billing in electronic medical records.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Diagnostic skills

Patient management skills

Compassion

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner license

Hospice and palliative care certification (preferred)

Minimum 2 years Nurse Practitioner experience

Tools

EMR systems

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:

• 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:

• Current, unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license.
• 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.

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