Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services•Louisville, KY

81d•Onsite

About The Position

MDB Health Services is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care and/or foot care to residents in long-term care facilities on a part-time basis. The role involves traveling to designated nursing homes in the clinician’s area and seeing patients during weekday working hours. The Nurse Practitioner works with facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky.
At least 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care.
Strong clinical skills in assessing and treating wounds and foot conditions.
Ability to work independently and be 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.
Monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing and foot health.
Educate patients and facility staff on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices.
Travel to designated nursing homes in the candidate’s area.
Communicate regularly with facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
Manage wound-related pain to ensure patient comfort.
Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours.