Nurse Practitioner

Role Overview Join our team at VHS Hospice as a Nurse Practitioner. VHS Hospice provides compassionate, expert clinical care to patients and families through serious illness and end-of-life care, guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence. Compensation & Availability $65–$85 per hour (all inclusive). Part‑time and PRN opportunities available. Same‑day pay. Locations: Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Kilmarnock, Norfolk, Virginia Beach. Responsibilities Provide medical support and coordination to hospice patients and family members. Provide medical expertise in pain and symptom management and evaluate terminal prognosis for patients, families, and staff. Ensure care delivery aligns with established hospice and palliative care guidelines, standards, and best practices. Regularly communicate and collaborate with VHS providers regarding new patient referrals. Perform patient visits in private residences, long‑term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other settings, including telehealth. Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient care and treatment, and support the coordination of hospice referrals. Provide the Hospice Medical Director with the required face‑to‑face encounter documentation. Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director. Qualifications MSN from an accredited nursing school required; current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in good standing required in the state of Virginia. 2–4 years of experience in a medical specialty involving care of patients diagnosed with serious, advanced, or terminal illnesses. Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Oncology, Pain & Symptom Management, Palliative Care, Hospice, hospital, or physician practice setting. Current CPR Certification required. Ability to obtain hospital privileges as required. Certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and/or the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN) preferred; certification required within an agreed‑upon timeframe if not currently obtained. Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle for on‑the‑job transportation, and proof of insurance as required per policy. Company Values Passion – Providing compassionate, expert care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families. Respect – Honoring each patient’s values, wishes, and dignity while supporting families through every stage of care. Excellence – Delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based clinical care through collaboration, strong judgment, and adherence to best practices in hospice and palliative medicine. Benefits Tuition reimbursement. Employee referral bonus. Health, vision, and dental benefits. 401(k) with match. Employee engagement and culture committee. Shift differentials. Company‑sponsored life insurance. Employee assistance program (EAP) resources. The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mqshealth