Nurse Practitioner - Foot Care/ Wound Care

Responsibilities

• Assess wounds and foot conditions and develop individualized care plans.
• Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other appropriate wound-care procedures.
• Monitor wound healing, foot health, and patient progress.
• Support pain management related to wounds and promote patient comfort.
• Educate patients and facility staff on wound care, prevention, and foot-care practices.
• Communicate with facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical documentation.
• Travel to designated long-term care facilities in the assigned area.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Louisiana.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills related to wounds and foot conditions.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage responsibilities across multiple facilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in long term care settings is preferred.