What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Wound Care Specialist position at Vital Signs Wellness?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialized care to patients with complex wound issues, ensuring optimal healing and recovery. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive wound management and education to patients and their families.
OPERATIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clinical Expertise: Provide exceptional wound care to patients, utilizing advanced skills and evidence-based practices. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex wound cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans. Foster a collaborative and patient-centric environment. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.
- Provide Wound Care Treatments: Apply Amniotic skin grafts and other forms of treatments to patients in their homes. Provide the patient with information on how to increase the likelihood of a full recovery.
- Charting Compliance: Implement and maintain rigorous standards for charting and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established protocols.
- Education and Training: Act as a knowledge resource for wound care, providing ongoing education and training to nurse practitioners. Develop and deliver educational programs for staff, emphasizing the latest wound care advancements and protocols.
- Marketing Initiatives: Spearhead marketing efforts for wound graft treatments, collaborating with marketing team to create impactful campaigns. Engage with referring physicians, healthcare facilities and community outreach programs to promote wound care services.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) specialization. Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois. Certification as a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner.
EXPERIENCE:
Proven experience in wound care, with a track record of successful patient outcomes. Expectational organizational and communication skills. Previous experience in internal medicine, or family practice; an accredited wound care certification such as WOCN is ideal but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
- Communication to patient-centered care and quality improvement
Join our team as a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner where you can make a significant impact on the lives of patients through expert wound management and compassionate care.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: $100.00 - $200.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
- Mt Prospect, IL 60056 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mt Prospect, IL 60056: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100 - $200