Nurse Practitioner- Hospice Care

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!

• →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

• 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

• 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