Join our dedicated team at Hospice of the Piedmont as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. We are committed to providing the highest level of skill, compassion, and respect to our community through hospice and palliative care services. As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing direct care and clinical expertise to individuals and families facing serious illness and loss. Collaborating with our Medical Directors, NP colleagues, and other staff, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of our hospice and palliative patients.

Responsibilities/General Duties:

• Provide palliative care visits and coordination of care to patients in various settings, including home, ALF, SNF, and clinic settings.
• Collaborate with referral sources and PCP to ensure quality services to patients and providers.
• Assist in outreach activities to promote and educate the community about hospice and palliative medicine services.
• Facilitate and document clarification of patient and family goals of care.
• Assist with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Participate in community education through rotations with nursing and medical students.
• Consult with the referring physician, hospice team, and other providers to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostics/treatments in collaboration with Medical Directors and referring physicians.
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and provide educational support to the interdisciplinary group.
• Adhere to ethical behavior, professionalism, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and rotation for 24/7 medical coverage.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in the state of Virginia
• Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner
• Certification by a national body (ANCC, NBCHPN, AANP)
• Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in geriatrics, long term care, and/or hospice/palliative
• Palliative care ARN, preferred
• Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 90 % employer paid Medical for employee coverage; 80% employer paid for all other medical plan tiers.
• 100% employer paid Life, Disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plans with employer matching
• An array of voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life – including family coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Discounts on designated Gym memberships
• Up to 20 days (4 weeks) of paid time off (PTO) your first year, plus up to 8 paid holidays

Join our compassionate team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life challenges; we will provide a supportive work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Work setting:

• Outpatient
• Telehealth

License/Certification:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner License in Virginia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road