Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Oak Medical•Waukesha, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant functions under the clinical supervision of licensed physicians, providing high quality wound care to patients within Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital, and Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital settings in our South Region, Dousman, Pewaukee and Waukesha service areas. Oak Medical SC empowers healthcare professionals working in specialty hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior living communities through robust administrative support so they can concentrate on providing the best possible care. Since 2016, our physicians, advanced practice, and specialty providers, deliver onsite services alongside a care team focused on timely, dignified, and compassionate care. We do this through a value driven framework of safe and exceptional patient care, accountability, kindness, mentorship, excellence, and dedication.

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License.
Wound Care Board Certification (WOCN), or within 6 months of hire.
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS).
DEA License, or ability to obtain.
Excellent clinical skills
High emotional intelligence
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Deep commitment to providing excellent patient care.
Top-notch problem-solving skills.
Work well independently and as part of a broader team.
Strong ability to work in a fast-paced work setting.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership skills
Excellent time management skills.
Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and manages patients for wound care and ensures delivery of care meets current standards of practice.
Ensures education is provided to the facility staff regarding patient's wound(s).
Addresses both acute and chronic primary care complaints, and able to ascertain medical urgency.
Applies principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Consults specialty services as appropriate.
Orders pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptom.
Accepts feedback and direction from the supervising physician.
Creates and implement a medical plan of care.
Prescribes medications as appropriate.
Performs timely documentation and billing.
Other duties as assigned.