What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care - PT or FT - Kentucky position at Recruit Secure?
Recruit Secure is collaborating with a for-profit Healthcare organization that is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and caring RN Nurse Practitioners (N-P) with expertise in Wound Care for direct hire. The company provides Nurse Practitioners to Skilled Nursing homes in the Bowling Green, KY area (other KY areas are available) to work with the facility's nursing team to improve quality of care and reduce re-hospitalizations. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner will lead a Wound Prevention Program in the facility responsible for screening new admissions, assessments, and risks, and implementing precautionary measures.
The N-P will support 1 or 2 facilities (geographically clustered) and will take about 3-4 days of work. The schedules have some flexibility. The company provides a high level of clinical support (i.e., on-going Physician collaboration) and dedicated Scribes for documentation.
The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with experience assessing, evaluating, and documenting skin and wound conditions, and have an in-depth knowledge of treatment protocols.
A benefits and PTO package is included, along with multiple bonuses for additional services (i.e., Debridements, Skin Graphs, etc.).
Requirements:
- Current KY State RN license
- KY Licensed Nurse Practitioner
- Wound Care certifications are a big plus
- At least 2 years’ experience in the care and treatment of wounds
- In-depth understanding of Wound Care protocols and treatments
- Ability to train Nursing teams on policies and protocols for the prevention and care of wounds
- Experience in Skilled Nursing Homes a plus but not mandatory
- Basic Computer skills and experience with EMR software
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with Nursing teams
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