What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foot Care/ Wound Care NP - Part Time position at MDB Health Services?
MDB Health Services Overview
MDB Health Services is the largest healthcare provider in long-term care in Mississippi, offering medical and psychiatric services to nursing homes and assisted living residents. With over 12 years of experience, we are known for delivering high-quality care. As a clinician-owned and managed company, we value our staff, fostering a supportive work environment with low turnover.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Foot Care/Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized foot and wound care services to patients in long-term care facilities. If you're a dedicated clinician passionate about improving patient outcomes and eager to join an amazing team, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
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MDB Health Services is the largest healthcare provider in long-term care in Mississippi, offering medical and psychiatric services to nursing homes and assisted living residents. With over 12 years of experience, we are known for delivering high-quality care. As a clinician-owned and managed company, we value our staff, fostering a supportive work environment with low turnover.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Foot Care/Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized foot and wound care services to patients in long-term care facilities. If you're a dedicated clinician passionate about improving patient outcomes and eager to join an amazing team, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide foot care and/or wound care to residents in long-term care facilities.
- Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient.
- Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures as needed.
- Continuously monitor and assess patients' progress in wound healing and foot health.
- Educate patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices.
- Travel to designated nursing homes in your area.
- Communicate regularly with key facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
- Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort.
- Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours.
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in Mississippi.
- Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment of wounds and foot conditions.
- Independent, organized, and motivated to provide exceptional patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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