Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care PRN

Hospice of Virginia is hiring a PRN Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to support Richmond and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey.

Shift Information: 15-20 hours per week

What We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
• Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required