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Join our team at VHS Hospice as a Nurse Practitioner

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Locations include: Newport News, Hampton, Kilmarnock, Gloucester, Yorktown and Southside, VA

Responsibilities as Nurse Practitioner

Provide medical support and coordination to hospice patients and family members.

Provide medical expertise on pain, symptom management, and the evaluation of terminal prognosis to patients, family members and staff.

Ensure that the care being provided is based on established hospice and palliative care guidelines and standards.

Regularly contact and collaborate with VHS providers regarding new patient referrals.

Perform patient visits primarily in private residences, long‑term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospital or other locations via telehealth.

Interact with attending physicians, as necessary, regarding the care and treatment of patients in the Hospice program and work collaboratively regarding potential referrals to Hospice.

Provide Hospice Medical Director with face‑to‑face encounter documentation.

Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner

MSN from an accredited nursing school; current Virginia State licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in good standing.

2–4 years’ experience in a medical specialty involved in the care and treatment of patients diagnosed with serious, advanced or terminal illnesses; a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Oncology, Pain & Symptom Management, Palliative Care, and Hospice, healthcare in a hospital or physician practice setting.

Current CPR Certification.

Ability to obtain hospital privileges.

Certification by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and/or The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN) preferred. If not certified by the NBCHPN, certification will be expected to be completed within a time agreed upon between administration and the employee.

Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle for on‑the‑job transportation, and evidence of insurance coverage, as required per policy.

Benefits as Nurse Practitioner

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

Join our team at VHS Hospice, where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home‑like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work‑life balance, and a culture of appreciation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, inclusive setting, we would love for you to grow your career with us.

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.

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