Wound Care NP - Part-Time Travel Clinician

MDB Health Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialized wound and foot care in long-term care facilities. You will assess wounds, develop care plans, perform debridement and dressings, and coordinate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires strong clinical skills, 2+ years in wound or foot care, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Provide wound care to residents in long-term care facilities.
• Demonstrate strong wound assessment and create personalized care plans.
• Perform wound debridement and dressing changes as needed.
• Monitor healing progress and adjust plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and staff on wound care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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
• Educate patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and 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

Nurse Practitioner

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

MDB Health Services Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialized wound and foot care in long-term care facilities. You will assess wounds, develop care plans, perform debridement and dressings, and coordinate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires strong clinical skills, 2+ years in wound or foot care, and excellent communication.