Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

Heart Vascular and Leg Center; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to independently assess and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds. Responsibilities include developing care plans, administering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and educating patients and families about wound care. Ideal candidates should hold a current Nurse Practitioner license in California and have at least 2 years of experience in wound management. This full-time position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000, along with various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in wound assessment, treatment, and management.
• Experience in a hyperbaric medicine setting is required.
• Proficiency in performing procedures like debridement and dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy sessions.
• Educate patients and families about wound care and prevention.

Skills

Wound assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Personnel management

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner license in California

Certification in hyperbaric medicine

Job description

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (WCNP) independently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous ulcers. The WCNP develops and implements individualized care plans, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. The WCNP also manages the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) program by administering and monitoring HBOT sessions, assessing patients’ suitability for the therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehensive Wound Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations of wounds, considering factors like tissue condition, drainage, and infection.
• Treatment Plan Development: Create and adjust treatment plans based on wound type, patient history, and individual needs.
• Wound Management: Apply various wound dressings, perform debridement, and manage complications.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Administer HBOT and monitor patient responses during and after treatment.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families about wound care, prevention strategies, and self‑care.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and share information.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient progress, treatments, and responses.
• Research and Continuous Education: Stay updated on advancements in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of California.
• Certification in hyperbaric medicine, required course completion within the first 30 days if not already certified.
• At least 2 years’ experience with wound assessment, treatment and management.
• Experience in a hyperbaric medicine setting.
• Proficiency in performing procedures, such as debridement and dressing changes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Personnel management experience and process improvement required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Types

Full‑time, Permanent.

Pay

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.

Medical Specialty

• Wound Care.

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities.
• Breakdown pay.
• Completion bonus.
• Double time pay.
• Hourly bonus.

Experience

• Wound care: 3 years. (Required)

Language

• Spanish. (Required)

License/Certification

• Certified Nurse Practitioner. (Required)

Work Location

In person.