Nurse Practitioner
Company: Healing Partners
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH HEALING PARTNERS:
Competitive salary Monday-Friday day schedule Excellent work/life
balance - no nights; no weekends; no on-call Benefits: Medical,
Dental, Vision, eligible on date of hire Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k, Short Term/Long
Term disability and life insurance Tuition Reimbursement
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, 100% company paid
Discount Programs FIGS personalized lab coat provided Wound Care
Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
will 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;
performs selected laboratory testing; offer referrals to
physicians, write prescriptions, and perform bedside procedures
within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
The Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in
the care and treatment of residents and staff. Position requires
Covid vaccination. Essential functions: Debridement of wounds by
sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods 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. This includes but is not limited to labs,
radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care,
Vacuum Assisted Closure device, and orthotics. Interpretation of
diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up.
Recommendations for 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. Diabetic Foot Ulcer risk assessment for Members with
Diabetes, as per the ADA guidelines Education of patients as to the
topical and systemic management of their wounds. Education of the
Primary Care Physician (PCP), CM, or referring Physician on current
wound management practices. Provision of regular updates to the
PCP, CM, or referring Physician on the status of their patient---s
systemic conditions associated with wound care. Acts as a resource
person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health
of residents. Collaborates with staff to identify residents' needs
and to help develop plans to meet these needs. Other duties as
assigned Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and high level
of compassion. Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to
prioritize tasks. Education and Experience: 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. 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 performing precise procedures such as sterile
dressing changes Work Environment: May be exposed to adverse indoor
and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens,
physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
Daily Travel to various facilities. Regions can vary based on
scheduling needs. The position requires Covid vaccination
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