Part-Time Wound & Foot Care NP for Long-Term Care

MDB Health Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services seeks a compassionate Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound and foot care to residents in long-term care facilities on a part-time basis.

Travel to designated nursing homes in the area is required. Qualifications include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing and 2+ years in wound/foot care; WOCN certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• WOCN certification is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment of wounds and foot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide foot care and/or wound care to residents in long-term care facilities
• Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient
• Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures as needed
• Continuously monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing and foot health
• Educate patients and facility staff on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices
• Travel to designated nursing homes in your area
• Communicate with facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort
• Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours

Skills

Wound care

Foot care

NP experience

Patient education

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

WOCN certification (preferred)

Job description

MDB Health Services seeks a compassionate Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound and foot care to residents in long-term care facilities on a part-time basis.

Travel to designated nursing homes in the area is required. Qualifications include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing and 2+ years in wound/foot care; WOCN certification is preferred but not required.