Inpatient Wound Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

About the role

This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization. This job works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with the PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of medical and nursing care; and assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients, teaching of residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
• Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

Work Experience: Required – 0
Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Required - Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
  Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
  Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) must be obtained within 1 year of employment
• Physician Assistant: Required - Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice
  National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
  Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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