What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Mobile Wound Care Specialist position at National Home Health Services?
Job Description: Nurse Practitioner - Mobile Wound Care Specialist
Position Title: Nurse Practitioner - Mobile Wound Care Specialist
Location: Bay Area (Sacramento, Stockton, Vallejo, Antioch, Alameda, Hayward, San Jose, Redwood City, Novato)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Per Diem
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in wound care to join our mobile wound care clinic. This role involves traveling to patients' homes to provide expert care for long-term, non-healing wounds. The ideal candidate will have experience in wound care, with a preference for those who hold a wound care certification. We are also open to supporting the right candidate in obtaining their wound care certification if they do not already have it.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert wound care in patients' homes for non-healing wounds, including but not limited to:
1. Wounds that are too large to heal on their own
2. Burns
3. Skin loss from serious skin infections
4. Post-surgical wounds, including those from skin cancer surgeries
5. Venous stasis ulcers
6. Wounds following mastectomy or amputations
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate patients and their families on proper wound care techniques and preventive measures.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, including primary care physicians and specialists, as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
- Participate in continuous education and training to stay current on best practices in wound care.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
- Licensure: AB 890 preferred but not required, Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of California.
- Certification: Wound Care Certification preferred (WCC, CWON, CWS, etc.). Willingness to obtain certification if not already certified; financial support for certification will be provided.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an NP, with a preference for experience in wound care.
- Skills:
o Strong clinical skills in wound care and patient assessment.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
o Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Other Requirements:
o Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to patient homes.
o Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods and performing wound care procedures.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly compensation of $250 per visit mileage reimbursement
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development, including support for obtaining wound care certification.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $100.00 - $110.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Wound care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- WCC (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Antioch, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100 - $110
