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NP / Nurse Practitioner - Hospice at BrightSpring… · Altoona
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Job Description
Our Company
Grane Hospice Care
Overview
Office Location: Altoona, PA Coverage area: Blair County
Schedule: Days, PRN-Weekdays and Weekends
Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? Grane Hospice****is seeking a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Altoona, PA. Our Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people’s lives. This role includes patient assessments, symptom management, advance care planning, and ensuring care aligns with patients' values and goals. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
Quality 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
Provide care that is centered on comfort, dignity, and goals of care
Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
Less time on your feet compared to other settings
Ability to work independently while also having interdisciplinary team support
Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
As a Nurse Practitioner You will:
Provide compassionate medical care and symptom management
Perform assessments, order/ interpret diagnostic tests, and develop care plans
Prescribe medications, manage treatments, and coordinate hospice services
Conduct and document face-to-face visits for eligibility and recertification
Collaborate with physicians and IDT team to align care with patient goals.
Participate in care planning and coordinate with team and external providers
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance regulation
Educate patients & families on medical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Contribute to quality improvement efforts and professional development
Serve as a clinical resource and liaison to community partners
Responsibilities
Benefits and Perks for You! ****
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
Tuition discounts & reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO
Mileage reimbursement
Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program
Master’s degree with a minimum of one year NP experience
One year of NP experience or one year of RN hospice experience
Minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Current nursing license in the state of practice
Current DEA license (if applicable to state regulations)
Current CPR certification
Certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body, as required by the state
Nurse Practitioner Certification in Gerontology, Adult, or Family (preferred)
Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills
Proficient in nursing skills as outlined in the competency checklist
Demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate effectively with patients and families regarding end-of-life issues
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
About our Line of Business
At Grane Hospice Care, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Grane Hospice Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit granehospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.