Nurse Practitioner

Overview

The Wound Medicine Nurse Practitioner, in collaboration and consultation with physicians, staff RNs and other health care professionals, provides comprehensive wound and skin management to patients. Under the supervision of a physician, the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) is responsible for providing high quality wound and skin care services for patients residing in all levels of care and may include responsibilities staffing outpatient wound care clinics, hospital-based settings, and home visits.

The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership by serving as clinical expert, educator and liaison between the patient and the medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff with the goal of wound and skin healing and improved patient outcomes.

• Must be dependable and keep scheduled appointments in facilities as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assessment and performing local wound and skin care including debridement techniques, biopsies, cleansing, dressings, pressure relief, pain control and odor control in nursing facility or clinic settings.
• Ability to evaluate, recommend, and facilitate the need for DME (Durable Medical Equipment) for patients with debility and rehabilitation needs.
• Understanding and application of current infection control techniques, wound/skin care supplies and treatment protocols.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters in electronic medical record.
• Analytical ability and clinical knowledge necessary to make recommendations concerning the development and management of departmental programs, policies, goals, and staffing needs as it relates to wound care.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with peers and other inter-disciplinary health care providers.
• Ability to complete assignments with minimum supervision.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to work and schedule appointments independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Assist in the wound care/pressure ulcer prevention program in order to improve clinical outcomes.

• Master's degree or higher; wound care experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in patient care environment with direct wound and ostomy assessment and treatment skills preferred.
• Completion or active enrollment in a wound certification program (e.g., CWS, WOCN, WCC or equivalent) preferred. Candidates will be encouraged to complete one of the programs when eligible after employment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional presentation and outgoing personality.
• Knowledge and experience working with computers and electronic health records.
• Driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; ability to practice autonomously with valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks, detail oriented with excellent communications and organizational skills.

• Mobility and Lifting:
  Frequent sitting for extended periods; frequent standing; kneeling or stooping for prolonged periods; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Visual:
  Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; good overall vision including color perception.
• Dexterity:
  Consistent eye–hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and manipulate small objects.
• Emotional/Psychological:
  Ability to make decisions and concentrate.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Medical Practices