The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate resident care in-home and assisted living facilities ; examine and treat chronic and acute episodic wounds, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. The Nurse Practitioner will also work with management in the care and treatment of patients.
Essential functions:
- Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods able to be safely completed in the place of patient visit and all associated procedures to complete the debridement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Education of patients as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds.
- Provision of regular updates to the PCP, CM, home health team or referring Physician on the status of their patient’s systemic conditions associated with wound care.
- Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of compassion.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Education and Experience:
- Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
- Current approval by the Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
- Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
- Current Active, unrestricted APRN license in the state in which the applicant has applied.
- Master’s degree of Nursing.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand and walk for 4+ hours
- Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents.
- Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
- Pushing/Pulling 70+ pounds when administering patient care
- Bending/squatting/kneeling/twisting when administering patient care
- Hearing in order to perform physical assessments (aids permitted)
- Vision for performing physical assessments (glasses or contacts permitted)
- Depth perception when performing medical procedures
- Fine motor skills for grasping and controlling medical equipment, and to perform precise procedures such as sterile dressing changes
Work Environment:
- May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
- Ability to provide services at multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities within 1 hour of provider’s home
- Position requires Covid vaccination
Benefits of working with Superior Healthcare Services:
- Competitive salary
- Monday-Friday daytime schedule
- Excellent work/life balance - no nights; no weekends; no on-call
- Malpractice Insurance Provided
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Homes
- Assisted Living
- Nursing Home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Supplemental Pay:
License/Certification:
- nurse practitioner license in the state of Texas (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
