Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Centers Health Care; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Director Services PC is seeking a Wound Care NP/PA to service multiple skilled nursing facilities in Springfield, MO. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and opportunity for growth.

Ideal candidates will manage wounds, complete admissions, chart care, and provide guidance to residents and families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Current State NP/PA license.
• Wound and ostomy certification required.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Solid computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage all open wounds, perform cleaning and dressing.
• Complete admission paperwork and chart care in records.
• Provide advice and support to residents and families.
• Monitor residents and administer treatments.
• Document care in resident and department records.
• Follow infection-control policies to protect residents and staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Track infection control and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Wound care

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Infection control

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) to service multiple skilled nursing facilities in Springfield, MO.

Competitive salary offered commensurate with experience!

Excellent opportunity for growth!

Duties:

• Responsible for all open wounds in the facility- including cleaning and dressing
• Responsible for completing admission paperwork
• Providing advice & support to the Residents and their families
• Monitoring Residents and administering medication and treatments
• Documenting Resident care services by charting in Resident & dept. records
• Protecting Residents & staff by adhering to infection-control policies & protocols
• Resolving Resident problems & needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
• Assuring quality of care by adhering to Facility philosophies & standards of care
• Maintaining Resident confidence by keeping information confidential
• Tracking of infection control
• Monitoring and reporting, including monthly reports

Requirements:

• Current State NP/PA License
• Long-Term Care Experience Preferred
• Must be wound and ostomy certified
• Solid computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and a team worker

ABOUT US:

Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 when SNF’s were shifting a focus on value at the same time treating residents with higher level of acuity. MDS PC puts an emphasis on quality and customer service first. Another crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.