URGENT! Wound Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Oak Medical•Suring, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care NP or PA 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.

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse License
Valid Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
Wound Care Board Certification (WOCN) or willing to earn within 6 months of hire
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)
DEA License

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership skills.
Positive attitude.
One year’s experience in Internal Medicine and Wound Care.
Strong communication skills.
Problem-solve and use resources well.
Work well independently and as part of a team.

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.