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

Centers Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Director Services is hiring a Wound Care NP/PA to service multiple skilled nursing facilities in St. Louis, MO. You'll manage open wounds, perform admissions paperwork, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a current State NP/PA license, wound and ostomy certification, strong communication skills, and comfort with MS Office. Long-Term Care experience is preferred, with excellent growth opportunities and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Current State NP/PA license.
• Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Must be wound and ostomy certified.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Wound care

Long-term care experience

Excellent communication skills

Team player

MS Office

Education

State NP/PA license

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 St. Louis, 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.