Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Plan, direct and evaluate resident and employee health care in long-term care. Daily travel to various facilities; regions can vary based on scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat chronic and acute episodic wound-related illnesses and accidents, minor injuries, and accidents.
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow-up.
• Refer to and update physicians, write prescriptions, and perform bedside procedures associated with wound care.
• Work with the medical director in the care and treatment of residents and staff.
• Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic, or surgical methods is able to be safely completed in the place of patient visit and all associated procedures to complete the debridement.
• Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management products.
• Direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes.
• Educate patients and Primary Care Physicians on current wound management practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proof of Covid vaccination.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
• Current Active, unrestricted state APRN license or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Current approval by the Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Master's degree of Nursing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk for 4+ hours.
• Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• Pushing/Pulling 70+ pounds when administering patient care.
• Bending/squatting/kneeling/twisting when administering patient care.
• Depth perception when performing medical procedures.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
• Will travel to multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities within your local area.
• The position requires Covid vaccination.

Pay

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Provider Bonus Plan: Eligible.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Monday-Friday day schedule
• Excellent work/life balance - no nights; no weekends; no on-call
• Medical, Dental, Vision - eligible on date of hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401k, Short Term/Long Term disability and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wound Care Certification
• Malpractice insurance, 100% company paid
• Discount Programs
• FIGS personalized lab coat provided