Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Wound Care Certification preferred
• Previous experience in wound care and nursing
• Familiarity with medical software and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients and facility staff
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills
• BLS certified
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation with current auto liability insurance
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must have the ability to relate positively with patients and staff
• Excellent organization & multi-tasking skills with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate good written documentation and computer competency

Responsibilities

• Administer wound care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
• Bedside debridement (Sharp debridement experience required)
• Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior to overseeing provider and administrative staff
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care and treat accordingly
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
• Participates in continued education and staff in-service trainings
• Uses preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Complies with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Follow Infection Control policies in and out of the care setting
• Participates in quality improvement programs

At All Heart Home Care, you are more than a number, you are a part of the family. As a local MD-owned business, we are devoted to not only providing quality patient care, but also promoting the success of our employees. At the core, we are a family of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients and clients. At All Heart Home Care, we are the family you get to choose!