Job Description

MSA Hospice , a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., is currently seeking an experienced Part-Time/PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the Irmo (Richland), SC area.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides high quality, compassionate care and support to patients and families through the application of advanced knowledge and skills. Working in collaboration with the Medical Director, this role focuses on services related to primary care, health promotion, and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Routinely conduct preventative care visits such as Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and care options.
• Deliver consistent, competent care while ensuring a safe environment.
• Assess patients’ living situations and advise on alternative options when medically necessary.
• Provide counseling and support, for patients and families, regarding end-of-life care.
• Order, conduct, supervise, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests.
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records, using our EMR system.
• Document all situations, both internally and externally, through our EMR to maintain accurate patient charts.
• Participate in continued learning and annual continuing education as required by state licensure.
• Collaborate as a key team leader and member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Serve as a mentor, provider, researcher, manager, and consultant for best practices.
• Ensure that patient rights and cultural treatment considerations are honored, as able.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures for billing, documentation, and payroll.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and use of PPE optimization, including in times of shortage.
• Stay current with federal, state, Joint Commission, and organization regulations concerning patient care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina.
• Current certification by a national certifying body as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.
• Excellent assessment skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous primary care experience preferred.

This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and adaptable Nurse Practitioner committed to improving the lives of patients through quality healthcare and education.

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