Autonomous NP: Foot & Lower-Extremity Care in LTC

Smartsearchonline; Ashland, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement

Company-issued iPad

Job summary

Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide foot and lower-extremity care in Wisconsin long-term care facilities. You will assess and manage conditions, deliver diabetic foot and preventive care, and educate patients on mobility.

The role emphasizes autonomy with scheduling flexibility and strong clinical support. Applicants must hold an NP degree and national certification, maintain WI RN/APRN licensure, and have 2+ years of NP experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral NP degree from an accredited program.
• Current national NP certification through AANP/ANCC.
• Active RN license and ability to obtain Wisconsin RN/APRN licensure.
• Minimum 2 years NP/APRN post-graduate clinical experience.
• Must meet Wisconsin Board of Nursing Independent APRN Practice requirements.
• Willingness to complete Wisconsin APRN licensing jurisprudence exam.
• Ability to travel between assigned long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide foot and lower-extremity focused care within your scope to residents in long-term and senior care facilities.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage common foot and lower-extremity conditions.
• Provide diabetic foot care, preventive care, wound prevention, and mobility education.
• Identify changes in condition and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Collaborate with facility nursing staff and other healthcare professionals for coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in Medicare quality programs and clinical initiatives.
• Complete timely clinical documentation in NextGen EMR using a company-issued iPad.
• Practice autonomously in accordance with Wisconsin APRN requirements and PPG standards.

Skills

Autonomy

Travel

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctoral NP

NP certification (AANP/ANCC)

RN/APRN licensure (WI)

Job description

Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide foot and lower-extremity care in Wisconsin long-term care facilities. You will assess and manage conditions, deliver diabetic foot and preventive care, and educate patients on mobility.

The role emphasizes autonomy with scheduling flexibility and strong clinical support. Applicants must hold an NP degree and national certification, maintain WI RN/APRN licensure, and have 2+ years of NP experience.