Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Welcome to Veterans Desk, your trusted resource for connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with opportunities to serve our nation’s veterans. This guide is tailored for individuals interested in becoming VA Community Care Providers in hospice care. Whether you are a registered nurse, social worker, licensed practical nurse, or an experienced caregiver, this page provides everything you need to enroll in the VA Community Care Network (CCN) and provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care to veterans.
Submit your application through the applicable portal:
Training may include:
Visit the VHA TRAIN website for available courses.
Veterans at the end of life often face unique challenges, including chronic illness, physical pain, and emotional and spiritual distress. Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life during a veteran’s final days. By joining the VA CCN as a hospice provider, you play a critical role in delivering holistic care, supporting both the veteran and their family, and ensuring that end-of-life care meets the highest standards.
As a hospice care provider in the VA CCN, your role includes:
Provide end-of-life care to veterans who have served our country, ensuring comfort, dignity, and holistic support.
VA claims procedures reduce administrative burden, allowing you to focus on patient care.
Work alongside nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other multidisciplinary teams.
Make a meaningful difference in veterans’ final days, improving their quality of life and providing support to families.
Access VA-sponsored courses and workshops in palliative care, symptom management, and end-of-life care best practices.
Help veteran families navigate one of the most complex healthcare and service systems their children will encounter — with your expertise as the guide.
Veterans with terminal illnesses and a prognosis of six months or less may qualify. Eligibility is determined by a comprehensive assessment by medical professionals.
Yes, veterans may receive hospice care at home, in VA facilities, or in contracted community hospices, depending on needs and eligibility.
Yes, hospice providers often assist families with grief counseling, support groups, and referrals to community resources.
Licensure in nursing, social work, or a related field, plus specialized hospice or palliative care training, is typically required.
Telehealth may be used for consultations, family support, and follow-ups when in-person visits are not possible.
Licensed VA Community Care Provider in Hospice Care can begin the enrollment process through Optum (Regions 1–3) or TriWest (Regions 4–5). Veterans Desk provides education. The VA’s administrators handle enrollment.
