Nurse Practitioner - Vascular Medicine

TLC Life and Health•Bedford, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with peripheral arterial and venous disease, limb preservation, and wound care. The Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive vascular-focused histories and physical examinations, assess lower-extremity circulation, and review vascular diagnostic testing. Responsibilities include assisting with pre- and post-procedure management, identifying patients needing physician evaluation or intervention, and managing chronic and complex lower-extremity wounds. The position involves developing individualized treatment plans, performing wound assessments and procedures within scope, and recognizing/managing complications. Coordination of care with various specialists and patient education are key components. Accurate and timely clinical documentation is required.

Requirements

Active Nurse Practitioner license in the applicable state.
Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current national Nurse Practitioner certification.
Current BLS certification.
Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
Ability to manage medically complex patients independently while collaborating with physicians and other members of the care team.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in vascular medicine, vascular surgery, cardiovascular care, podiatry, surgery, or wound care strongly preferred.
Vascular medicine
Vascular surgery
Peripheral arterial disease
Chronic venous insufficiency
Limb preservation
Diabetic foot wounds
Venous leg ulcers
Arterial or ischemic wounds
Chronic wound management
Post-operative vascular care
Lower-extremity disease management

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with peripheral arterial and venous disease.
Perform comprehensive vascular-focused histories and physical examinations.
Assess lower-extremity circulation, including pulses, edema, skin changes, signs of ischemia, and wound characteristics.
Review vascular diagnostic testing and coordinate additional testing when clinically appropriate.
Assist with pre-procedure and post-procedure management of vascular patients.
Identify patients requiring physician evaluation or vascular intervention.
Evaluate and manage chronic and complex lower-extremity wounds.
Develop individualized treatment plans addressing vascular disease and barriers to wound healing.
Perform wound assessments, measurements, documentation, and ongoing monitoring.
Perform wound debridement and other procedures within the Nurse Practitioner's training, competency, scope of practice, and applicable regulations.
Recognize and manage complications including infection, ischemia, venous hypertension, edema, and delayed healing.
Coordinate care with vascular physicians, podiatry, primary care, home health, and other specialists.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding vascular disease, wound prevention, treatment plans, and risk-factor modification.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.