Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services•Shreveport, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MDB Health Services is seeking a compassionate Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound and/or foot care to residents in long-term care facilities on a full-time basis. The role involves traveling to designated nursing homes in the area, delivering individualized clinical care, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and facility staff, and coordinating with facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The position requires flexibility to see patients during weekday working hours.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care.
Strong clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of wounds and foot conditions.
Ability to work independently; organized and motivated to provide exceptional patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide foot care and/or wound care to residents in long-term care facilities.
Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient.
Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures as needed.
Continuously monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing and foot health.
Educate patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices.
Travel to designated nursing homes in the area.
Communicate regularly with facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care and patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
Manage pain related to wounds to support patient comfort.
Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours.