Careers
Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? Our expert team brings love and compassion to the bedside every day. Our hospice has deep roots in our community and belongs to the families we serve. This is why we are proud to say: "We are Good Sam."
Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., is a non-profit, community-based organization providing primarily in-home care to persons with a life-limiting illness and their families. We believe that working with patients and families at this time in their lives is an honor and privilege, and our reputation for professional competence and integrity is an essential part of our excellent care. With this in mind, we search for employees who will embrace the Good Samaritan Hospice philosophy and bring honor and dignity to the people we serve. Good Sam is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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For more information on any of the employment opportunities below please call our office at 540.776.0198 or email Melissa Lucas.
Current Openings
Roanoke
We are looking for a qualified RN to fill our Clinical Director - Admissions position.
Clinical Director - Admissions
Roanoke
Join our award winning team!
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
As the Clinical Director – Admissions, you are responsible for coordinating the referral to admission process for hospice services. You lead the admission and intake teams, and clinical liaisons, to ensure that eligible patients receive care in a timely manner, including obtaining clinical record information, payer verification, and scheduling informational visits/starts of care. You coordinate care with marketing, clinical operations, and regional leadership to help assure quality patient care and achieve growth. You are a key contributor to building trusting relationships with referral sources, patients and their families. This is a FT position based out of our Roanoke office that has oversight throughout our entire service area.
If you are a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s degree, have al least 5 years of professional nursing experience in hospice with 3 of those years being in Medical Surgical, Geriatrics, hospice, and at least one year in a clinical leadership, please apply today.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Good Samaritan is a growing not-for-profit, community-based hospice in need of full-time certified nursing assistants (CNA) to bring comfort, compassion and quality care to patients and families when they need it most.
Hospice Aide-CNA
Roanoke
Good Samaritan is a growing not-for-profit, community-based hospice in need of full-time certified nursing assistants (CNA) to bring comfort, compassion and quality care to patients and families when they need it most.
Good Sam inspires excellence through compassionate care, medical education and neighborhood outreach.
Responsibilities:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to our patients, assisting them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Those duties include but are not limited to: ambulation & prescribed exercise, bathing, dressing, record vital signs, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Qualifications:
Must have current VA Certified Nurse’s Aide license in good standing
One year of experience as a CNA, preferably in home health, hospice, or long term care
Have a valid Virginia driver’s license, and a good driving record
Good computer skills
Benefits:
In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow along with the following benefits:
- Holiday Pay
- PTO
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Part-time LPN for their service area in the NRV and Roanoke locations.
LPN Hospice Part-Time
Roanoke/NRV
Join our award winning team!
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a part-time LPN for their service area in the NRV and Roanoke locations.
As a Part Time LPN, you will provide direct patient care as stated in the Good Sam policies and procedures, including specialized duties related to end of life, and participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. You will assess and provide patient and family/caregiver with education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
We are seeking friendly, dependable, and trustworthy individuals to join our team. If you are a team player with a passion for clinical excellence, apply today!
Weekend Availability required
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
PRN - Nurse Practitioner
Roanoke
Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Face to Face visits:
a. Perform face-to-face visit with the patient, usually at the patient’s place of residence, no more than 30 calendar days prior to the start of the recertification period to gather clinical findings to determine continued eligibility for hospice care.
b. Document in designated section of the hospice medical record that he or she had a face-to-face encounter with the patient, including the date of that visit. The attestation of the nurse practitioner shall state that the clinical findings of that visit were provided to the certifying physician for use in determining whether the patient continues to have a life expectancy of 6 months or less, should the illness run its normal course. Documentation must include the above statement, accompanying signature of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant, and the date signed per Good Samaritan Hospice electronic documentation protocol.
c. Communicate unusual findings, including those that may indicate a need for a change in the patient’s hospice plan of care, to the medical director/attending physician and/or nurse case manager.
2. Collaborate and consult with the medical director, palliative director and interdisciplinary team regarding clinical care and treatment of hospice and palliative patients as well as evaluating appropriateness for services.
3. Establish a hospice plan of care and hospice admission appropriateness as needed when Hospice Medical Director is not available. This may include writing prescriptions as allowed by law. The NP may not certify the terminal illness (42 CFR 418.22(c)(1) & (2).
4. Appropriately prescribe medications within scope of practice and under supervision of Medical Director.
5. Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and mini-teams on request.
6. Make visits to patient’s location based on patient need and plan of care.
7. Provide education/training to hospice staff and community health care providers regarding palliative and hospice care.
8. Provide patients that are faced with life limiting illness continuity of care between home, hospital and long term care facilities.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $53.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Work setting:
- Hospice
- Hospital
- In-person
- Skilled nursing facility
License/Certification:
- Virginia Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a RN Care Manager for our Roanoke location.
RN Care Manager
Roanoke
SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
We are currently seeking a FT RN Case Manager for our Roanoke based service area.
As a RN Case Manager, you will coordinate, guide and direct the care of patients facing life limiting illness. You will work with the interdisciplinary Group to develop a plan of care, educate the patient and patient's family in the care of the patient, and make visits to the patients home as frequently as necessary. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about clinical excellence and who feel a professional calling to caring for patients with serious and complex illness at end of life.
Please apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Hospice
Work Location: In person
Good Samaritan Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse.
Regional Clinical Director, RN Hospice
Roanoke
Good Samaritan Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse. We are currently searching for a Regional Clinical Director of nursing services who shares our passion for providing quality care during critical illness and end-of-life.
We are an exceptional team-oriented company and we pride ourselves in our caring and compassionate leadership team who fully support our staff and patients. In this role, you will be able to provide meaningful leadership that will make a difference in the lives of our patients, families, team members, and community partners.
This position is responsible for the leadership and management of all nursing services in the Good Samaritan Hospice (GSH) service area. GSH is a 24-hour Hospice Program with satellite locations in the region. This role is instrumental in creating alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct. This position ensures implementation of and compliance with established nursing policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. This position promotes collaboration, teamwork, and cohesiveness across all departments to ensure the continued pursuit of nursing excellence.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years hospice nursing experience, with at least two (2) years hospice nursing leadership experience, including direct supervisory responsibilities and financial resources oversight.
- A current, unencumbered RN license for the state of Virginia or compact license to be converted to a Virginia state license within 90 days of hire.
- Current CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification, or must obtain (and maintain) CHPN certification within two (2) years of hire.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Extensive knowledge of hospice standards of practice, state and federal regulations, overall healthcare environment, and general hospice policies and procedures.
- Superior ability to build relationships, both internal and external to the organization.
- Strong ability to develop and execute a strategy for program excellence.
- Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, team building, critical thinking, decision making, and employee relations skills; with a passion for the work of hospice.
- Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) systems is a must.
- Ability to travel throughout the region.
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, based on experience, generous PTO plan, and a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans, to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Job Category: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: SW Va
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $97,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
New River Valley
Good Samaritan is seeking a PART-TIME WEEKEND CNA Hospice Aide to join its team at its New River Valley location.
CNA/Hospice Aide – Hospice Care
NRV
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
Good Samaritan is seeking a PART-TIME WEEKEND CNA/Hospice Aide to join its team at its Christiansburg location.
As a Hospice Aide, you will provide direct care to our patients, assisting them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Those duties include but are not limited to: ambulation & prescribed exercise, bathing, dressing, record vital signs, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, and are a registered CNA in the state of Virginia, please apply today!
Weekend Availability Required
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
Work Location: On the road
Join our award winning team!
Hospice Aide/CNA – Weekends
Christiansburg, VA
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
Good Samaritan is seeking a PART-TIME WEEKEND CNA/Hospice Aide to join its team at its Christiansburg location.
As a Hospice Aide, you will provide direct care to our patients, assisting them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Those duties include but are not limited to: ambulation & prescribed exercise, bathing, dressing, record vital signs, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, and are a registered CNA in the state of Virginia, please apply today!
Weekend Availability Required
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour
We are currently seeking a Part Time weekend RN/LPN for our Christiansburg based service area.
Hospice RN/LPN - Part Time Weekends
Christiansburg, VA
**Work 24 Hours - Get Paid for 30 Hours**
Join our award winning team!
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
We are currently seeking a Part Time weekend RN/LPN for our Christiansburg based service area.
As an RN/LPN, you will coordinate, guide and direct the care of patients facing life limiting illness. You will educate the patient and patient's family in the care of the patient, work with an interdisciplinary team, and make visits to the patients home as necessary. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about clinical excellence and who feel a professional calling to caring for patients with serious and complex illness at end of life.
Weekend availability required, please apply today!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $33.66 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical setting:
- Assisted living facility
- Hospital
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Skilled nursing facility
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Part-time LPN for their service area in the NRV and Roanoke locations.
LPN Hospice Part-Time
Roanoke/NRV
Join our award winning team!
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a part-time LPN for their service area in the NRV and Roanoke locations.
As a Part Time LPN, you will provide direct patient care as stated in the Good Sam policies and procedures, including specialized duties related to end of life, and participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. You will assess and provide patient and family/caregiver with education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
We are seeking friendly, dependable, and trustworthy individuals to join our team. If you are a team player with a passion for clinical excellence, apply today!
Weekend Availability required
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
RN- Hospice, 7 on/7 off
NRV
Join our award winning team!
Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.
Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.
Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.
Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”
We are currently seeking a On CallRN for our Roanoke based service area.
As a On Call RN , you will coordinate, guide and direct the care of patients facing life limiting illness. You will educate the patient and patient's family in the care of the patient, work with an interdisciplinary team, and make visits to the patients home as necessary. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about clinical excellence and who feel a professional calling to caring for patients with serious and complex illness at end of life.
Weekend and Evening availability required, please apply today!
Our On Call schedule is 7 Days on call, and 7 days off. When on call, your schedule will be 5:00 PM to 8:30 AM M-Th; Fri 5:00 PM – Mon 8:30 AM.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Work Location: In person
