APN Wound Care

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

CME time and dollars

Health, life and retirement plans

Malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment counseling

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to deliver outpatient wound care for diverse wounds—acute, chronic, post-surgical, and vascular-related. You will work with physicians, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, treat, educate patients and families, and coordinate ongoing care.

The role requires Illinois APN/PA licensure, DEA for narcotics, and a current BLS.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide APN/PA services in Illinois.
• Elevated clinical judgment and teamwork are essential.
• Current BLS certification required.
• DEA eligibility for narcotics prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient wound care for acute to complex wounds.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Create assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Perform wound care procedures and advanced therapies.
• Order and interpret diagnostics and coordinate care.
• Prescribe medications and wound care products.
• Contribute to quality improvement and documentation.

Skills

Illinois license (APN/PA)

DEA license

BLS certified

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Illinois APN or PA licensure

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Overview

In accordance with professional standards of care and adhering to the corporate philosophy of OSF Medical Group (OSFMG), the Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant is responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality, outpatient wound care services for patients with acute, chronic, post-surgical, diabetic, venous, pressure, traumatic, and other complex wounds.
• Working collaboratively with wound care physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members to evaluate, manage, and treat a variety of complex wounds using evidence-based practices, advanced therapies, and appropriate procedural interventions.
• Comprehensive assessments, development of individualized treatment plans, patient and family education, coordination of care, and ongoing management to promote healing, prevent complications, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform wound care procedures such as sharp debridement, application of advanced dressings, compression therapy, and management of biologic/adjunctive therapies.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, imaging, vascular assessments, and cultures.
• Prescribe medications, wound care treatments, and durable medical equipment as appropriate.
• Participate in clinic quality improvement initiatives and contribute to documentation accuracy, workflow efficiency, and best practice implementation.
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient-centered focus.
• Prior experience in wound care, dermatology, vascular surgery, or related clinical specialty is preferred but new graduates will be considered.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

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Benefits & Perks

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive compensation and total rewards package which includes:

• Generous paid time off!
• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and dollars
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice
• Concierge relocation services
• Student Loan repayment counseling
• Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $$55.20 – $63.65. This is an hourly position.
• Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

Qualifications

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.