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Bon Secours Mercy Health lists this Hospice/Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner opportunity in portsmouth, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 Required: 3 5 years of practice experience in palliative care, critical care and/or hospice care
MSN, Virginia 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.
Start date after payer credentialing - approximately 120 days after signed offer.
Worksite address
portsmouth, VA, 23707, US
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