Wound Care

Description Specialized wound care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants bring advanced clinical expertise to assess wounds early, implement evidence-based treatment plans, and adjust care as residents’ conditions change. Beyond direct treatment, wound care nurse practitioners help reduce hospitalization, improve quality of life, and support faster healing through coordinated, interdisciplinary care. They also educate staff and caregivers on prevention strategies, proper dressing techniques, and skin integrity monitoring, creating a culture of proactive care. Their presence in nursing homes leads to better outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and safer, more dignified care for residents. Details include: Perform comprehensive wound assessments on admission and routinely thereafterDiagnose and manage pressure injuries, venous/arterial ulcers, diabetic wounds, surgical wounds, and any other skin concernsOrder and interpret relevant diagnostics (labs, imaging, cultures)Develop, implement, and adjust evidence-based wound treatment plansSelect and prescribe appropriate wound care products, dressings, and therapiesPerform or oversee debridement (sharp, enzymatic, autolytic) as clinically indicatedManage infection prevention and treatment, including antimicrobial stewardshipAddress pain management related to wounds and proceduresMonitor healing progress and revise care plans to prevent complicationsIdentify high-risk residents and implement early interventionsEnsure appropriate nutritional support in collaboration with dietitiansCollaborate and coordinate with physicians, nursing staff, physical/occupational therapy, dietitians, social services, vascular surgery, podiatry, dermatology, or infectious disease as neededEducate nursing staff on wound identification, staging, dressing application, and preventionSupport caregivers and families with education on wound healing expectationsMaintain accurate, timely, and compliant wound documentationSupport CMS, state, and accreditation requirements related to skin integrityReduce avoidable hospitalizations related to wound complicationsImprove healing rates and resident comfortPromote dignity, safety, and quality of life for residentsCross training to become a certified foot specialist as neededTravel to support locations as needed What We Offer 401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee discountsHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance Requirements MSN, DNP, MPAS, DMSc, or equivalent advanced degree.Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.Must be Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) or Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) by date of employment.Board Certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA).1 year of wound care/podiatry experience in the Long-Term Care NH setting Excellent interpersonal communication skills required: ability to deal with the public, patients, and fellow staff in a pleasant and professional manner. Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply treatment protocol guidelines and procedures. Ability to recognize medical condition requiring consultation with the collaborating physician, and to work with the collaborating physician, in person or by phone, on these and other cases outside the scope of established protocols.