ARNP or PA-Wound Care

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation on behalf of patients referred for evaluation and treatment recommendations
• Documents and maintains accurate records pertaining to the indications, rationale and progress of the patient’s treatment and care.
• Provides attendance and supervision of hyperbaric medicine patients in accordance with both the hospital medical staff credentialing and local CMS fiscal intermediary policies.
• Provides documentary evidence into the patient record that validates attendance and supervision.
• Is immediately available to manage patient emergencies that may occur before, during or after treatment while the patient is in the hyperbaric medicine department.
• Maintains communication with referring medical providers
• Provides the appropriate discharge, follow-up and referral as indicated.
• Remains immediately available to manage patient emergencies that may occur during the patient’s time within the hyperbaric facility.
• Communicates with the Hyperbaric Safety Director regarding any safety-related issues.
• Participates in monthly hyperbaric facility safety drills.
• Maintain currency with all Safety Notices.
• Education: Provides patient education and teaching as needed.
• Accountable for maintaining professional competencies.
• Supports unit education through a variety of activities, such as precepting, unit inservices, and may also assist in organizational educational programs.
• Is accountable for effective communication with patients/family, care team members and physicians regarding the patient’s progress on the plan of care and response to treatment.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees. Works in partnership with members of the team.
• Implements plan of care assuring progression toward quality outcomes. Participates in the development and monitoring of action plans to ensure performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient’s condition and revises the plan of care utilizing input of team members. Supports roles of all coworkers.
• Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team members for coordination of the plan of care, pathway, and discharge planning. Maintains effective relationships with primary and consulting physicians.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Physician Assistant by an approved certifying body.
• Must have valid state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
• Specifically privileged to practice clinical wound care and hyperbaric medicine in the sponsoring medical institution(s) under the process delineated by the institution’s medical staff or credentialing committee.
• Must have a current DEA license in the state of practice.
• Must hold current (BLS) and (ACLS).
• Will be expected to work towards documentation of successful completing of a 40-hour Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) – approved Course and will take on HBOT safety director responsibilities in the future.
• Should have an interest in learning, practicing, and maintaining competency in the field of hyperbaric medicine.
• Documentation of a minimum of 12 credit hours of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) in hyperbaric medicine-related topics for each 12-month period of hyperbaric medicine practice. This does not include initial training year.
• Should have a working understanding of the codes and regulations that govern the operation of a hyperbaric medicine facility.
• Should participate in professional organization.
• Will be required to obtain certification in Wound Care (OMS, CWCN-AP) within one year of accepting the position. 

Did you know Greater Regional Health is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) practice site? Being an NHSC practice site is a great way for us to attract the talent we need while providing patients with premiere access to the care they deserve.

Primary care, mental health, and dental health providers have access to a suite of loan repayment and scholarship programs such as NHSC, Nurse Corps, and Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment programs. More information: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/

For the 7th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 6 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application. 

***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***