Advanced Practice Provider Wound Care

OSF HealthCare•Pontiac, IL

156d•Hybrid

About The Position

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for their Wound Care team. This role involves comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence. The APP will develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, perform procedures like wound debridement and negative pressure wound therapy, and educate patients and families. The position also includes documenting patient encounters in the electronic medical record, communicating with the healthcare team, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. While a background in wound care or surgery is preferred, training is available. The role may involve coverage in an outpatient wound care clinic and potentially inpatient wound care team coverage. The APP will uphold the mission, vision, and values of OSF HealthCare.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

Wound care background
Surgery background
Hyperbaric chamber experience

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence.
Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices.
Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care.
Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record.
Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare.