NP / Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

At-Heart Home Care & Hospice

Office Location: 349 Southport Cir STE 106, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Coverage area: Travel required throughout VA Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Chesapeake areas

Schedule: PRN

Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? At Heart Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Our Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people's lives. This role includes patient assessments, symptom management, advance care planning, and ensuring care aligns with patients' values and goals. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

How YOU will benefit

Quality 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families

• Provide care that is centered on comfort, dignity, and goals of care

• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options

• Less time on your feet compared to other settings

• Ability to work independently while also having interdisciplinary team support

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

As a Nurse Practitioner You will:

• Provide compassionate medical care and symptom management

• Perform assessments, order/ interpret diagnostic tests, and develop care plans

• Prescribe medications, manage treatments, and coordinate hospice services

• Conduct and document face-to-face visits for eligibility and recertification

• Collaborate with physicians and IDT team to align care with patient goals.

• Participate in care planning and coordinate with team and external providers

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance regulation

• Educate patients & families on medical, emotional, and spiritual needs

• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and professional development

• Serve as a clinical resource and liaison to community partners

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO

• Mileage reimbursement

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program

• Master's degree with a minimum of one year NP experience

• One year of NP experience or one year of RN hospice experience

• Minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred

• Current nursing license in the state of practice

• Current DEA license (if applicable to state regulations)

• Current CPR certification

• Certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body, as required by the state

• Nurse Practitioner Certification in Gerontology, Adult, or Family (preferred)

• Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills

• Proficient in nursing skills as outlined in the competency checklist

• Demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate effectively with patients and families regarding end-of-life issues

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order