Palliative Care Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Richmond, VA

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner to join a well-integrated and growing interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers that cover 5 hospitals and an outpatient practice. This nurse practitioner will be supporting our outpatient clinics in the greater Richmond area.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide excellent patient care services utilizing expert knowledge and competencies from a foundation of evidence-based practice in palliative care. This position will proactively identify opportunities to improve the patient and family experience related to acute, chronic, and/or progressive disease.

Job Details:

• Physician supervised yet highly independent position that involves clinical practice and other support services to meet the palliative care needs of patients in the clinic
• Full-time: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
• Patient Age Range: 18 and up
• EMR: EPIC
• Special Skills & Training: Masters Degree in nursing. Minimum three years as certified Nurse Practitioner. Experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, and/or oncology strongly preferred (experience appropriate to complex case management with issues of aging). Nurse Practitioner licensed in State of Virginia, graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Prescriptive authority in the State of Virginia. Current BCLS certification. National Hospice & Palliative Care certification desired.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:
• Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
• Life Insurance Options
• Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
• Wellness Plan
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Competitive Compensation

Region:

Richmond is more than just the state capital and a hub for history, the city is also well-known for its long-standing art culture, up and coming food scene, and breweries that top national lists. The creative culture is palpable in Richmond, and it extends throughout the many different and diverse neighborhoods.

Richmond is a city of culture, nature, food, and more! There are infinite things to do in RVA, from dining at James Beard-nominated restaurants to white water rafting down the mighty James River, from visiting world-class museums to attending incredible ethnic festivals.