What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Wound Care Anywhere?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. Wound care experience a plus! The ideal candidate will conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic wounds.
Duties
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for:
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform advanced wound care procedures such as debridement, dressing changes, negative pressure wound therapy, and infection management.
- Educate patients, caregivers and facility staff on wound care best practices and prevention strategies.
- Prescribe medications, treatments, and durable medical equipment as appropriate.
- Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records.
- Coordinate with referring physicians, home health agencies, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Travel within the designated service area, managing your schedule to optimize patient care and efficiency.
Experience
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Active Nurse Practitioner license (state-specific, in good standing).
- Board certification as an NP (Family, Adult-Gerontology, or Acute Care preferred).
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in wound care, dermatology, surgery, or related specialty (WOCN certification a plus).
- Current DEA registration (if prescriptive authority required).
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Comfortable working independently in divers community settings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $48.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48