Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Encore Clinical Services; False Pass (AK); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Encore Clinical Services is seeking a skilled Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced wound care assessment, treatment, and management in a mobile/road-based role. The NP will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to create individualized plans for acute and chronic wounds.

Responsibilities include wound assessments, debridement, dressing application, prescribing topical and systemic medications, ordering tests, and educating patients and caregivers.

Competenze

• Must hold an active Nurse Practitioner license.
• Experience in wound care or long-term care settings preferred.
• Travel willingness up to 50% with reliable transportation.

Mansioni

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and document findings.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans with the care team.
• Provide advanced wound care interventions and manage prescription medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to guide treatment decisions.
• Educate patients and families on wound care and adherence to plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and nursing staff for coordinated care.
• Maintain thorough EMR documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conoscenze

Wound assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

EMR documentation

Medication management

Travel readiness

Formazione

Nurse Practitioner license

APRN certification preferred

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. As a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing specialized wound care assessment, treatment, and management to patients with acute and chronic wounds. You will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure optimal wound healing outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including wound dimensions, characteristics, tissue type, presence of infection, and pain levels.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized wound care treatment plans based on the patient's condition, medical history, and specific needs.
• Provide advanced wound care interventions, including wound cleansing, debridement, dressing application, and wound closure techniques.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including topical agents, antibiotics, and pain management medications, as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as wound cultures, imaging studies, and laboratory tests, to guide treatment decisions and assess wound healing progress.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound care techniques, preventive measures, and the importance of adherence to the treatment plan.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of wound healing, document findings and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, such as surgeons, vascular specialists, and physical therapists, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients with complex wounds.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in wound care research, technologies, and evidence-based practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and research activities related to wound care management.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of wound assessments, treatment interventions, and patient outcomes in electronic medical records.
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards of nursing practice and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment committed to professional growth and development.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on the organization's needs and requirements.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Medical Specialty:

• Wound Care

Supplemental Pay:

• Quarterly bonus

License/Certification:

• APRN (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Must haves:

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 45min/1 hr from home
  • On rare occasions, we might ask them to travel a little further out
• Nurse Practitioner license (a specific type of license can vary [CNP, FNP-C, etc], but must be an NP)
• Experience in a long-term care setting