*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 p*ositive 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)
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