Nurse Practitioner Wound Care

DESCRIPTION

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for managing the patient’s wound care and visit documentation in a timely and efficient manner, and working with nursing staff to develop plans of care to increase quality and control costs at our partner facilities.

Responsibilities:

· Provision of hands-on care to patients

· Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic and autolytic methods, able to be completed safely.

· Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management products.

· Direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes. This includes but is not limited to labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device, and orthotics.

· Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up to same.

· Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice, license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.

· Diabetic Foot Ulcer risk assessment for patients with diabetes, as per the ADA guidelines.

· Education of patients as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds.

· Education of the Primary Care Physician (PCP), CM, LTC staff or referring Physician on current wound management practices.

· Provision of regular updates to the PCP, CM, or referring Physician on the status of their patient’s systemic conditions associated with wound care.

Qualifications

· Nurse graduate of accredited school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program

· Possesses and maintains Nurse Practitioner national certification

· Paid training and orientation provided. (Approximately 2 months)

· Current, active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Virginia

· Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more

· Must Have full range of mobility

· Must be able to reposition patients

· Valid and unrestricted Virginia driver's license

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional environment

· Ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks

· Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

· Person of high character and integrity required

Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time positions available (2 or 3 days/week)

LOCATION: Roanoke, Virginia (and surrounding areas)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $109,000.00 - $116,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• FNP License (Preferred)

Location:

• Danville, VA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danville, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $109,000 - $116,000