Wound Care Provider

Hickory Care is seeking an experienced, dynamic and caring Nurse Practitioner (N-P) with expertise in Wound Care for direct hire. The company provides Nurse- Practitioners to Skilled Nursing homes in Florida to work with the facilities nursing team to improve quality care and reduce re-hospitalizations.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified Nurse Practitioner with experience assessing, evaluating, and documenting skin and wound conditions and have an in-depth knowledge of treatment protocols.

The salary for this position is dependent on experience and qualifications. The N-P will report to the Regional Clinical Director for the company.

Some Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine check-ups and examinations to assess skin and wound conditions

• Diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic conditions and develop plans of care

• Implementing orders and treatments

• Evaluating the progress of specialized skin and wound conditions

• Evaluate new admissions

• Document status and care plans and monitors changes

• Notify house physician and family of changes

• Provide Wound Care education to nursing staff

• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients

Requirements:

• Current FL State RN license

• FL Licensed Nurse Practitioner

• At least 2+ years' experience in the care and treatment of wounds

• In-depth understanding of Wound Care protocols and treatments

• Ability to train Nursing teams on policies and protocols for the prevention and care of wounds

• Experience in Skilled Nursing Homes a plus but not mandatory

• Basic Computer skills and experienced with EMR software

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to collaborative with Nursing teams