Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at Multiple Facilities

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. As a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner , you will be responsible for providing specialized care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. Your expertise in wound management and treatment will play a crucial role in promoting healing and preventing complications. If you are passionate about wound care and dedicated to improving patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
- Assessing and evaluating patients' wounds to determine the appropriate treatment plan
- Cleaning, debriding, and dressing wounds using aseptic techniques
- Monitoring and documenting wound healing progress
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans
- Educating patients and their families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies
- Administering medications as prescribed for pain management or infection control
- Performing phlebotomy as needed for laboratory testing
- Providing esthetic laser treatment for wound healing enhancement
- Assisting with acute pain management techniques
- Familiarity with workers' compensation laws related to wound care cases
- Knowledge of dermal fillers for wound closure and cosmetic purposes
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in wound care settings
- Understanding of occupational health practices related to wound prevention in the workplace
- Proficiency in ICD-10 coding for accurate documentation and billing purposes
- Basic life support (BLS) certification to respond to medical emergencies
- Utilization review skills to ensure appropriate utilization of resources

Skills:
- Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Strong knowledge of wound care principles, techniques, and evidence-based practices
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our employees. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Nurse looking to make a difference in patients' lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $350.00 - $550.00 per day

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Wound Care: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ruston, LA 71272 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ruston, LA 71272: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $350 - $550