Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Portsmouth and Suffolk VA

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours – Hampton Roads, Virginia
Full-Time | 4x10s | No Call

No Non-Compete

Bon Secours is seeking a warm, skilled, and mission-driven Experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our compassionate and collaborative team. If you are called to support patients and families during some of the most meaningful moments of their lives—and you value teamwork, empathy, and high-quality care—you’ll find a home with us.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Bon Secours, you’ll join a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to whole-person care. Our current group includes 1 MD, 4 APCs, RN Navigators, and SW, working closely together in a culture grounded in compassion, mentorship, and respect. We prioritize work-life balance, offer excellent resources, and empower our clinicians to practice at the top of their scope. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit health system.

Position Details

Setting:

• Inpatient consult service at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA
• Potential for Outpatient clinic coverage at our Harbour View Palliative Care Clinic in Suffolk, VA
• Rare cross-coverage possible at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA
• Adult/Geriatric population only
• Average 6–8 patients per day

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Four 10-hour shifts with a rotating day off
• No call

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert palliative care services to patients, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, and improving quality of life.
• Work closely with inter disciplinary team to deliver holistic and patient-centered care
• Provide comprehensive palliative care consultations to patients with serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Manage symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and breathlessness through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Conduct meaningful goals-of-care conversations, advance care planning, and end-of-life discussions
• Facilitate patient and family discussions around goals of care, advance directives, and treatment preferences.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to create individualized care plans.
• Assist in transitioning patients to hospice care when appropriate, ensuring continuity of care.
• Use robust tools including EPIC, MyChart, and DAX CoPilot/AI documentation support
• Contribute to a warm, patient-centered environment where dignity, comfort, and communication are key

What We’re Looking For

• MUST HAVE - Required: 3–5 years of Nurse Practitioner practice experience in the palliative care specialty, critical care and/or hospice care.
• Applicants who do not meet minimum eligibility requirements will not be considered.
• Minimum: Master of Science in Nursing, current Virginia Practice Licensure (or ability to obtain) and Board Certification as FNP, ACNP or AGNP
• BLS Certification
• A provider who demonstrates emotional intelligence, compassion, and a patient-first mindset
• Someone who values teamwork, communication, and a mission-driven approach to care

What We Offer

• Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement (>50 miles)
• Guaranteed base salary of $122,274.00 bonus on attainment of quality goals annually
• 32 days ATO per year for holidays, CME, and other out-of-office time- front loaded (not accrued) and prorated based on start date
• Up to 8 weeks for Parental Time Off - birth or adoption
• Annual $3,000 CME allowance
• 403b retirement savings plus matching on first 4%
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Rx, FSA, life insurance, company paid Short and Long term Disability
• Wellness plan and numerous optional benefits
• Malpractice, Liability and Tail coverage provided
• A supportive, collegial environment with strong clinical and Medical Director mentorship

About Bon Secours Mercy Health

You're in good company here. As the 5th largest faith-based health system in the U.S., Bon Secours Mercy Health includes 50 hospitals, 1,200 outpatient locations, and more than 3,000 providers across OH, KY, VA, SC and Ireland. We’re strong, growing, and financially sustainable—giving you long-term stability and abundant career opportunities.

About Hampton Roads ("The 757")

Nestled where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton Roads offers 29 miles of shoreline, a vibrant blend of culture and history, and comfortable year-round weather. With 1.8 million residents across seven diverse cities, the region features:

• Beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• A thriving food, arts, and craft-beverage scene
• Strong schools and higher-education institutions
• A rich military presence—home to the largest Navy base in the world
• Welcoming communities with urban, suburban, and rural living options

It’s a wonderful place to build a life as well as a career.

Apply Today

Please send your current CV, including training and up-to-date employment history, to our in-house Physician Recruiter for immediate review. debra_mccarthy@bshsi.org

Start date after payer credentialing - approximately 120 days after signed offer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $122,274.00 - $122,275.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• FNP/ACNP/AGNP Practice in Palliative or Hospice Practice: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Virginia NP or PA practice license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, VA 23707 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $122,274 - $122,275