Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Elkton, MD Region) Details

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Elkton, MD Region)

LTC Healing Partners - Elkton, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for autonomy, flexibility and financial stability while providing excellent wound care for our patients?

LTC Healing Partners may be the place for you!

We have immediate openings for highly motivated and clinically talented Field Clinicians to treat patients at long term care facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the patient’s wound care and visit documentation in a timely and efficient manner, and working with nursing staff to develop plans of care to increase quality and control costs at our partner facilities. You are compensated very competitively and work with our partners to set your own schedule.

WHO WE ARE

LTC Healing Partners' vision is to increase quality and help to control costs for our long term care facility partners.

With our clinicians’ commitment and dedication to providing the highest quality of care to our patients, we have consistently achieved superior clinical outcomes and utilize cutting edge technology. Our telehealth-based platform where bedside clinicians collaborate with wound care nurses, we provide comprehensive wound care to Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities utilizing the most effective wound care products and procedures.

Why Work for LTC Healing Partners?

• LTC Healing offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including relocation, along with excellent work/life balance.• We provide a comprehensive paid training program for all new clinicians, mileage reimbursement, malpractice insurance, as well as full benefits that include health insurance and PTO.• While other clinical settings limit you to a small glimpse into the episode of care, at LTC Healing you are conducting the initial evaluation and all follow on visits with your patients through complete healing of the wound.• Clinicians will have the support of Wound Certified RN or LPN for consultation and documentation @ the facilities• We make every effort to reduce your travel time and increase your beside time

Responsibilities:

• Provision of hands-on care to patients• 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 to same.• 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.

Qualifications

• Nurse graduate of accredited school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.• Possesses and maintains national certification as NP; wound care certification preferred• 1-3 years’ experience at the advanced practice level.• Current, active, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in MD (Additional DE license preferred)• Ability to practice autonomously• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more• Must Have full range of mobility• Must be able to reposition patients• Excellent communication skills.• Valid and unrestricted driver's license• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional environment• Hourly paid training and orientation provided.• Ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Physical demands Duration

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 10-50 lbs Constantly• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 51-100 lbs Frequently• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs Occasionally• Ability to lift or reposition patients Frequently• Ability to twist, turn, and bend Frequently• Ability to sit, squat, or kneel Frequently• Ability to reach outward or reach above shoulder Constantly• Ability to handle or finger Constantly

Occasionally: Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time.

Frequently: Position requires this activity from 33% to 66% of the time.

Constantly: Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time.

LOCATION

Elkton, MD 21921, USA