Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services • Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MDB Health Services is seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound and foot care to residents in long-term care facilities. The role involves assessing wounds, creating individualized care plans, performing wound care procedures, monitoring healing, managing wound-related pain, and educating patients and facility staff. The Nurse Practitioner travels to designated nursing homes in the area and communicates with facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care and positive patient outcomes. The position offers part-time or full-time work, with patient visits during weekday working hours and a need for flexibility.

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 assessing and treating wounds and foot conditions.
• Independent, organized, and motivated approach to providing patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Educate patients and facility staff on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level