What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Provider (On-Call) position at Hickory Care?
Hickory Care is seeking experienced, dynamic and caring medical providers with expertise in Wound Care for direct hire. We are looking for providers who can be on call to fill in when a steady provider cannot make it.
The company provides Nurse- Practitioners to Skilled Nursing homes in Florida to work with the facilities nursing team to improve quality care and reduce re-hospitalizations. The ideal candidate will be board-certified Nurse Practitioner with experience assessing, evaluating, and documenting skin and wound conditions and have an in-depth knowledge of treatment protocols. The salary for this position is dependent on experience and qualifications. The N-P will report to the Regional Clinical Director for the company.
Some Responsibilities :
- Conduct routine check-ups and examinations to assess skin and wound conditions
- Diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic conditions and develop plans of care
- Implementing orders and treatments
- Evaluating the progress of specialized skin and wound conditions
- Evaluate new admissions
- Document status and care plans and monitors changes
- Notify house physician and family of changes
- Provide Wound Care education to nursing staff
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients Requirements :
- Current FL State RN license
- FL Licensed Nurse Practitioner
- 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 experienced with EMR software
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborative with Nursing teams
