What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner position at Rite Med Group?
We are looking for a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our experienced team in the clinic setting near Jackson,TN
About the Company:
Rite Med Group is a fast-growing company invested in improving the nature of post-acute care management within skilled nursing facilities, adult communities, and assisted living facilities. Through exceptional servicing of each provider’s needs and wellbeing, Rite Med Group feeds a “Cycle of Healthcare Happiness”, which results in far-better full-time care for each patient and each facility. Rite Med Group’s medical team works in conjunction with healthcare staff to proactively improve quality of care and significantly reduce hospitalization episodes. Learn more at ritemedgroup.com
Why Choose Us:
“We know you, not just your degree.” These 7 words are the defining identity of the Rite Med Group. We see you, the provider, as a person with ideas, aspirations, and talents. From your first interview through your very last case, we treat you like a cherished member of our care family. We never forget that you, our provider, is our lifeblood, and we advocate on your behalf to craft your ideal work environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
- Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
- Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
- Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
- Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities
- Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team
- Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)
- Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
- Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars
Skills
- Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
- Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology
- Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
- In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Respect for patient’s confidentiality
- Compassionate and approachable
- Responsible and trustworthy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Wound Care
Supplemental Pay:
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Application Question(s):
- What is your time frame in starting a new position?
- Do you have at-least 3 months experience as a NP or PA?
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
- Certified Wound Specialist (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000
