Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Compensation: $ 100.000- $ 130.000 a year

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Do you pride

yourself on your positive attitude and dedication to providing top-notch care? Are

you looking to join a compassionate and supportive team? If so, we'd love to

have you on board!

We have an extraordinary opportunity offering GREAT pay, AMAZING benefits, RVU bonuses AND MORE!!!

Job Description: Our incredible Skilled Nursing Facilities in KY is looking for a superstar Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to be part of a facilities-based team of medical providers who provide medical services to patients living in long-term care facilities. While an interdisciplinary care team to provide medical care to patients in long-term care facilities, you will have the opportunity to impact in a positive way the life and wellbeing of the elderly population. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you!

Our benefits include: 401(k) Matching, Continuing education credits, Malpractice insurance, Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance,

Job Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of KS.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in wound care.
• Experience working in a long-term care setting.
• Ability to work with an EMR.
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Wound care experience

The job description of a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, Provide wound care for long-term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills, and communication ability are important.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prescribe appropriate medications .
• Order, review, and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition. and/or the care plan.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.
• Provider will assess and monitor residents on a regular basis.
• Provider will be available to assist staff in assessing wound and pressure ulcer risks.
• Provider will evaluate multiple factors related to wounds: i.e.
• Nutrition, Mobility, Incontinence associated dermatitis, Pressure ulcers, Diabetic ulcers, Arterial ulcers, Venous ulcers, and Common dermatologic conditions

MANAGEMENT

• Measures to decrease the risk of wounds with recommendations to staff.
• Measures to optimize healing via protocols
• Superficial wound debridement
• Dressing selection and management
• Placement of negative pressure wound dressings
• Post myocutaneous flap surgery care

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic
• Inpatient
• In-person

Experience:

• Geriatrics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Wound Care NP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person