Bon Secours Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Portsmouth and Suffolk VA

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours – HamptonRoads, Virginia
Full-Time | 4x10s | No Call
No Non-Compete

Bon Secours is seeking a warm, skilled,and mission-drivenExperiencedPalliative Care Nurse Practitionerto join ourcompassionateand collaborative
team. If you arecalled to support patientsand families during some ofthe mostmeaningfulmoments oftheir lives—and you valueteamwork,empathy,and
high-quality care—you’llfind 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 oftheir scope. We area 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 DAXCoPilot/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 NP 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 ofculture 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, music, festival and craft-beverage scene
• Strong schools and higher-education institutions
• A rich military presence—home to the largest Navy base in the world
• International culture
• 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 local in-house Physician Recruiter for immediate review.  debra_mccarthy@bshsi.org

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