Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care - KY

Recruit Secure • Somerset, KY

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About The Position

Recruit Secure is collaborating with a for-profit Healthcare organization that is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and caring RN Nurse Practitioners (N-P) with expertise in Wound Care for direct hire . The company provides Nurse Practitioners to Skilled Nursing homes in the Somerset or Pineville, KY area ( other KY areas are available ) to work with the facility's nursing team to improve quality of care and reduce re-hospitalizations. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner will lead a Wound Prevention Program in the facility responsible for screening new admissions, assessments, and risks, and implementing precautionary measures. The N-P will support 1 or 2 facilities (geographically clustered) and will take about 3-4 days of work. The schedules have some flexibility. The company provides a high level of clinical support (i.e., on-going Physician collaboration) and dedicated Scribes for documentation. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with experience assessing, evaluating, and documenting skin and wound conditions, and have an in-depth knowledge of treatment protocols. A benefits and PTO package is included, along with multiple bonuses for additional services (i.e., Debridements, Skin Graphs, etc.).

Requirements

• Current KY State RN license
• KY Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• At least 2+ years’ experience in the care and treatment of wounds
• In-depth understanding of Wound Care protocols and treatments
• Ability to train Nursing teams on policies and protocols for the prevention and care of wounds
• Basic Computer skills and experience with EMR software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with Nursing teams

Nice To Haves

• Wound Care certifications are a big plus
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Homes a plus but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Work with the facility's nursing team to improve quality of care and reduce re-hospitalizations
• Lead a Wound Prevention Program in the facility responsible for screening new admissions, assessments, and risks, and implementing precautionary measures
• Support 1 or 2 facilities (geographically clustered)
• Assess, evaluate, and document skin and wound conditions
• Train Nursing teams on policies and protocols for the prevention and care of wounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed