Nurse Practitioner- Hospice Care

**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 as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner:**

• 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

**Schedule & Benefits**

**Schedule** : Flexible hours around a core schedule (Monday-Friday approx. 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)

**Benefits:** 21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

**Starting Salary:** $115,000/year

__This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.__

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