Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

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

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

About this position

MDB Health Services Overview

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

We are seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care services to patients in long-term care facilities. If you’re a skilled clinician who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and want to be part of an amazing team, this is the role for you!

Key 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 regularly with key facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
• Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort
• Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) 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
• Independent, organized, and motivated to provide exceptional patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you’re an experienced Nurse Practitioner ready to provide exceptional foot and wound care to long-term care residents on a part-time basis, we want to hear from you!