Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Wound Care

Oakmedgroup; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wisconsin Rapids is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for wound care management. The role requires a valid Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License and involves evaluating patients, educating facility staff, and prescribing medications. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work in fast-paced settings. This position supports various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required.
• Must obtain Wound Care Board Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.
• DEA license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients for wound care.
• Educate facility staff on wound care protocols.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Perform documentation and billing tasks.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and specialty services.
• Document care plans and billing timely.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

High emotional intelligence

Effective oral and written communication skills

Top-notch problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong ability to work in a fast-paced setting

Education

Valid Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License

Wound Care Board Certification (WOCN)

Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)

DEA License

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Wound Care

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1078

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Summary

Schedule | PRN

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant functions under the clinical supervision of licensed physicians, providing high quality wound care to patients within Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital, and Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital settings in our Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Wausau, Merrill and Tomahawkservice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages patients for wound care and ensures delivery of care meets current standards of practice.
• Ensures education is provided to the facility staff regarding patient's wound(s).
• Addresses both acute and chronic primary care complaints, and able to ascertain medical urgency.
• Applies principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• Consults specialty services as appropriate.
• Orders pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptom.
• Accepts feedback and direction from the supervising physician.
• Creates and implement a medical plan of care.
• Prescribes medications as appropriate.
• Performs timely documentation and billing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License.
• Wound Care Board Certification (WOCN), or within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS).
• DEA License, or ability to obtain.
• Excellent clinical skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Deep commitment to providing excellent patient care.
• Top-notch problem-solving skills.
• Work well independently and as part of a broader team.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced work setting.

What Could Make You Stand Out

• Proven leadership skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Oak Medical SC empowers healthcare professionals working in specialty hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior living communities through robust administrative support so they can concentrate on providing the best possible care.

Since 2016, our physicians, advanced practice, and specialty providers, deliver onsite services alongside a care team focused on timely, dignified, and compassionate care. We do this through a value driven framework of safe and exceptional patient care, accountability, kindness, mentorship, excellence, and dedication.