What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wounds Care Nurse Practitioner position at Leading MD's?
Description
About us
Leading MD’s operates full-service medical and behavioral health clinics along with providing care to twenty skilled nursing facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Our Providers have decades of clinical experience, and we cover internal medicine, psychiatric and many other medical specialties. We provide inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing, and telemedicine services. Our multi-disciplinary team is patient centric and dedicated to improving the long-term health and well-being of every patient we serve.
Leading MDs are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join the team.
Job Description:
- Provision of hands-on care to patients.
- Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic or autolytic methods completed safely during the patient visit.
- Application of topical wound care and associated wound management products.
- Recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes. This includes, but is not limited to, labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy device, and orthotics.
- Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up to same.
- Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice, license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
- Risk assessment for Members with Diabetes, as per the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines.
- Patient education and management.
- Education of the Primary Care Physician (PCP), Case Manager (CM), or referring Physician on current wound management practices.
- Provide patient updates to PCP, CM, and Physicians.
- Communicates in a clear and understandable manner using appropriate verbal and non-verbal styles.
- Actively participates in departmental activities to improve training methods and achieve company goals.
- Assists with one-on-one training and coaching sessions as assigned.
- Attends required meetings and participates as a committee member as requested.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Prior experience with treating wounds preferred
- Previous home health care experience preferred
- Graduate nursing degree from accredited school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
- Possess and maintain national certification as NP; wound care certification preferred.
- Current, active, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state.
- Ability to practice autonomously.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
- Must have full range of mobility.
- Must be able to reposition patients.
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional environment.
- Ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks.
- Detail oriented with excellent organization skills.
Licenses:
- Active AZ License
- DEA
- ACLS/ BLS
Job Type:
- Full Time
- 1099 Contractor