Wound Care Nurse Practitioner - Hattiesburg

MDB Health Services; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDB Health Services is seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care services in long-term care facilities. This role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and educating staff and patients. Join an outstanding team dedicated to improving patient outcomes in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care.
• Strong clinical skills in wound assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other procedures.
• Educate patients and staff on effective wound care techniques.

Skills

Wound assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) certification

Job description

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner - Hattiesburg

MDB Health Services Overview

MDB provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities (LTCs) in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. We are the largest healthcare provider in LTC in the region, and we have an outstanding team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists.

We have been providing services in LTC settings for over 12 years, and we have a very strong reputation among both clinicians and LTCs.

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:

· Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient.

· Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures.

· Continuously monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing.

· Educate both patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques and prevention strategies.

· Work closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.

· Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care.
• Strong clinical skills in wound assessment and treatment, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

If you're an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner ready to provide exceptional care to long-term care residents, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of our expanding team at MDB Health Services . Let’s make a lasting impact together.

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)