Nurse Practitioner Hospice Part-Time/PRN

Medical Services of America; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Medical Services of America is seeking an experienced Part-Time/PRN Nurse Practitioner for our Hospice patients in State College, PA. The role provides health care and education to patients and families, with a focus on health promotion, chronic disease management, and end-of-life care.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in nursing, excellent communication skills, and preferably previous experience in hospice and palliative care. We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous hospice and palliative care experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Nurse Practitioner’s license in the state of PA.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face encounters with the patient to determine continued eligibility for hospice care.
• Evaluate hospice patients for appropriate level of care.
• Assist in the development of hospice protocols and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Hospice and palliative care experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Medi Home Hospice, a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., currently seeks an experienced Part‑Time/PRN Nurse Practitioner for our Hospice patients in State College (Centre, Blair, Clearfield), PA.

Provides health care to patients and education to their families through the application of advanced knowledge and skills. In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner provides services related to health promotion, chronic disease management, and end of life care.

• Performs face‑to‑face encounters with the patient to determine continued eligibility for hospice care within time frame of regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluates hospice patients for appropriate level of care.
• Assists in development of hospice protocols, policies and procedures as required.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records and documents to support interdisciplinary team and services provided.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous hospice and palliative care experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Valid Nurse Practitioner’s license in the state of PA.

Why Choose MSA?

We know that caring for others starts with caring for our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, etc.)