What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care/Foot Care NP - PT - Ruston, LA position at MDB Health Services?
MDB Health Services Overview
MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide foot care and/or wound care to residents in long-term care facilities
- Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient
- Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures as needed
- Continuously monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing and foot health
- Educate patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices
- Travel to designated nursing homes in your area
- Communicate regularly with key facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
- Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort
- Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana
- Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) is preferred but not required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care
- Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment of wounds and foot conditions
- Independent, organized, and motivated to provide exceptional patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you’re an experienced Nurse Practitioner ready to provide exceptional foot and wound care to long-term care residents on a part-time basis, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of our expanding team at MDB Health Services. Let’s make a lasting impact together!