Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care
Practice Highlights
- 14-16 patients per day
- Wound Treatment Assistants available per provider
- Chronic wound & ostomy management: evaluation and assessment, diagnosis, treatment, including debridement of wounds and application of appropriate dressings, establish plan of care and maintain continuous treatment
- No call obligation
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
- Student Loan Forgiveness eligible under PSLF and NM Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
Job Requirements
- Masters degree in Nursing
- Current New Mexico advanced practice nursing as CNS or NP license required
- Three to five years experience in nursing with one to three years experience in area of expertise
- Requires Wound Specialist certification within 1 year of hire
- Case management and/or home care experience preferred
- New Mexico Board of pharmacy licensure; DEA, and CNS or NP licensure required
Additional Job Description
Compiles and analyzes data from multiple sources to independently formulate differential diagnosis, plan of medical management/plan of care, and monitors and evaluates outcomes for the patients served.
Accurately orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests. Prescribes necessary treatments and/or medications. Performs minor surgical procedures. Provides referrals to other disciplines for services identified to meet patient's needs.
Provides health maintenance and health restoration activities that meet the emotional, physical and medical needs of the clients served. Manage acute and chronic diseases. Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with other members of the health care team when identified issues are beyond the APRN scope of practice. Delegates appropriately. Coordinates the plan of care with the patient & family and across all related disciplines to facilitate quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences. Serves as patient advocate. Supports superior outcomes by participating in job related projects which may include research, data collection, quality assurance, policy and procedures/standards of care, teaching activities, and program development to improve the quality of patient care and continually evaluate our effectiveness. Serves as a resource to other providers/disciplines.
Performs other functions as required
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Our Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
About New Mexico
Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
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