NP/Nurse Practitioner - Hospice
Job in
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, 16501, USA
Listed on 2026-07-07
Listing for:
Adoration Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Office Information
Location:
Altoona, PA
Coverage Area:
Bedford and Fulton Counties
Schedule:
Days, PRN
Adoration Hospice seeks a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Altoona, PA. Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care during critical times in people’s lives, including patient assessments, symptom management, advance care planning, and ensuring care aligns with patients' values and goals.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
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