Palliative Nurse Practitioner (PRN or PT/FT)

Description

Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking two Palliative Nurse Practitioners to join our dedicated team. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will provide direct care and clinical expertise to individuals, families, and groups in home or facility settings. Working closely with Medical Directors, NP colleagues, and interdisciplinary staff, the NP is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for current palliative patients—ensuring services are delivered with the highest level of skill, compassion, and respect.

We currently have two positions available:

• PRN: This role is designed for a highly experienced candidate who can work independently, primarily conducting remote and telehealth visits, with in-person patient care provided as needed. The position will be scheduled weekly, with variable hours based on patient needs.
• Part-Time: This position is currently 30 hours per week, with the potential to transition to full-time.

Both positions are open to candidates who live within or near our service area to ensure availability for in-person patient visits when needed.

Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

- Provides palliative care visits and coordination of care in various settings (home, ALFs, SNFs, clinics).

- Assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.

- Interprets, evaluates, and communicates diagnostic findings.

- Prescribes medications, including controlled substances, in collaboration with Medical Directors and PCPs.

- Participates in rotating on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 medical coverage.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

- Collaborates with referral sources and PCPs to ensure quality services.

- Consults with referring physicians, the palliative team, and other providers to contribute to the patient’s plan of care.

- Facilitates and documents clarification of patient and family goals of care.

- Maintains effective communication with coworkers, IDG, patients, and families.

Education & Outreach

- Assists in outreach activities to promote and educate about palliative services.

- Participates in community education through student/resident/fellow rotations, lectures, research, and presentations.

- Educates co-workers, facility staff, and the community on palliative care.

Documentation & Quality Standards

- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support medical practice and reimbursement.

- Adheres to confidentiality practices regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.

- Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines/standards to support quality care.

Qualifications:

- Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia

- Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner

- Certification by a national body (ANCC, NBCHPN, AANP)

- Palliative care ACHNP preferred

- Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in geriatrics, long-term care and/or palliative

- Driver’s license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions

- Must be able to work in home environments that have difficult working conditions including, but not limited to cramped space, pets, dirt, allergens, smoke, no chairs

- Communicate by phone, writing, typing, speaking

- Able to push, pull, or lift 50 pounds, push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair

- Drive long distances

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications**

The part-time role has a pay range of $52-$64 per hour.

As the PRN role requires additional experience, the pay range is $60-$70 per hour.