NP or PA - FT - Palliative Care (Outpatient) - Fredericksburg, VA

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner functions professionally under a practice agreement with the Medical Director, Palliative and Hospice. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the Palliative team to include: performance of patient/family evaluations, complex symptom management, pain control, and psychosocial needs; provision of care within the scope of service for patients referred to Palliative service; and collaboration with attending physicians within the hospital to provide appropriate care.

This individual will conduct an assessment of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and functional components; develop a treatment plan; order and interpret diagnostic components of the plan; and prescribe non-pharmacological and pharmacological agents. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in the competency-based evaluation tool.

The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, Associates and the public.

• →Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia or eligible to attain licensure in Virginia.
• →MSN required.
• →Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia; Adult or Family Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC, ACHPN, or AANP). Prefer candidate who is currently ACHPN certified, but will consider candidate who can complete this certification within 24 months of date of hire. Current approval for prescriptive authority in Virginia.
• →AHA BLS Provider CPR required
• →Currently holds a valid DEA certificate.
• →Recent adult medical-surgical experience (5 years experience preferably with at least 2 years experience in Palliative/Hospice Care).
• →Diplomatic, with excellent interpersonal skills and able to relate compassionately to patients and families experiencing end-of-life issues.
• →Professional and approachable by patients, families, Associates and health care providers in the community.
• →Able to work independently within palliative care and hospice clinical guidelines.
• →Proficient leadership skills.
• →Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• →Valid Virginia driver’s license with acceptable driving record in accordance with MWHC Driver's Policy.
• →Successful completion of pre-placement employment evaluation.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Compensation Pay Range:

$54.52 - $68.15