Regional Float Nurse Practitioner

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH HEALING PARTNERS

• Competitive salary/rate
• Monday-Friday day schedule
• Excellent schedule - no nights; no weekends; no on-call
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, eligible on 1st day of month following start date
• 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

Regional Float Nurse Practitioner Job Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate resident and employee health care in long term care
• Examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses
• Perform selected laboratory testing
• Offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform bedside procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
• Work with the medical director in the care and treatment of residents and staff
• Debride wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods
• Apply and manage topical wound care and associated wound management products
• Direct and recommend associated services to improve wound healing outcomes
• Interpret diagnostic tests and recommend appropriate follow-up
• Recommend prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice, license, and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician
• Diagnose diabetic foot ulcers for members with diabetes, as per ADA guidelines
• Provide education to patients about topical and systemic wound management
• Provide regular updates to the PCP, CM, or referring Physician on the status of their patient’s systemic conditions associated with wound care
• Act as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents
• Collaborate with staff to identify residents' needs and help develop plans to meet these needs

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program
• Current approval by the Board of Nursing to perform medical acts
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state
• Current Active, unrestricted APRN license in the state in which the applicant has applied
• Master’s degree of Nursing specializing in Nurse Practitioner programs

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
• Hearing in order to perform physical assessments (aids permitted)
• Vision for performing physical assessments (glasses or contacts permitted)
• Depth perception when performing medical procedures
• Fine motor skills for grasping and controlling medical equipment, and to perform precise procedures such as sterile dressing changes

Travel Requirements

• This position requires regional travel a minimum of 4 days a week
• Travel may be scheduled last minute at times if coverage is needed
• May require overnight stays

Work Environment

• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens
• May be exposed to physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.)
• May be exposed to chemical hazards