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 livesand you value teamwork, empathy, and high-quality careyoull find a home with us.
At Bon Secours, youll 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.
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
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
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.
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
Required: 3-5 years of practice experience in palliative care, critical care and/or hospice care
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
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. Were strong, growing, and financially sustainablegiving you long-term stability and abundant career opportunities.
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 presencehome to the largest Navy base in the world
Welcoming communities with urban, suburban, and rural living options
Its a wonderful place to build a life as well as a career.
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.