Wound Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Job Description

Job Summary:

• Examines patients and their medical records
• Orders and studies diagnostic test (blood test, X-rays, etc.)
• Diagnoses health conditions and illnesses as pertaining to wound care
• Develops treatment plans for wound management
• Prescribes medications (no narcotics)
• Maintains accurate records
• Educates patients and their family members on wound treatment and management
• Debrides wounds by using sharp, enzymatic, or autolytic methods in a safe manner
• Applies topical wound care and wound management products
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality
• And other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Qualifications, Education, and Skill Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program
• No experience necessary; willing to train the right candidate.
• Must be willing to travel 100% of the time within an assigned territory within the DFW metro
• Current and unrestricted license as a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant in the state of Texas. Will accept compact license
• A minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience providing wound care, preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to set priorities while managing multiple task
• This position requires 100 percent in-home treatment

Advanced Wound Care of North Texas, PLLC offers a total rewards benefits package that includes:

• Major medical insurance
• Dental and vision
• 401k
• Long- and short-term disability
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• No weekends, evenings, nights, or holidays
• Excellent work - life balance (Monday - Friday work schedule)
• Education incentive
• Paid training
• Gas stipend
• Wound care certification opportunity between 13-24 months
• Employee Assistance Program and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Multiple locations

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road