What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at All Heart Home Care?
All Heart Home Care is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner!
Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Wound Care Certification preferred.
- Previous experience in wound care and nursing.
- Familiarity with medical software and equipment.
- Ability to build rapport with patients and facility staff.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- BLS certified.
- Valid drivers license.
- Reliable transportation with current auto liability insurance.
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must have the ability to relate positively with patients and staff.
- Excellent organization & multi-tasking skills with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate good written documentation and computer competency.
Responsibilities
- Administer wound care to ill, injured, or disabled patients.
- Bedside debridement (Sharp debridement experience required).
- Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans.
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior to overseeing provider and administrative staff.
- Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care and treat accordingly.
- Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
- Maintain accurate patient medical records.
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
- Participates in continued education and staff in-service trainings.
- Uses preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Complies with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Follow Infection Control policies in and out of the care setting.
- Participates in quality improvement programs.
At All Heart Home Care, you are more than a number, you are a part of the family. As a local MD-owned business, we are devoted to not only providing quality patient care, but also promoting the success of our employees. At the core, we are a family of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients and clients. At All Heart Home Care, we are the family you get to choose!