Job description
Position: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Hours: FLEXIBLE: Monday - Friday, No Weekends
Pay: $120k - $140k depending on experience
A reputable national healthcare organization is looking to hire a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join their rapidly growing team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of wounds to determine treatment plans and progress.
- Utilize the molecular machine for accurate wound measurements and digital photography with integrated rulers.
- Implement standard wound care practices, including debridement (both topical and surgical) and application of topical debriding agents to promote healing.
- Administer cellular tissue products on open wounds as prescribed.
- Take and maintain detailed photographic records of wound progress.
- Collaborate effectively with home health agencies and SNFs to ensure continuity of care across patient visits.
- Provide ongoing care by making regular rounds to the same SNFs and patient homes, maintaining consistency and rapport with patients.
- Manage an average caseload of 20 patients per day across SNFs and patient homes.
- Allocate time efficiently, spending one full day per week in SNFs and balancing the remaining days between SNFs and patient homes in designated areas.
- Navigate between different locations within a manageable radius, typically within 5 miles, with mileage reimbursement provided.
- Exercise discretion in patient selection and location assignments to prioritize safety and optimal care outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) during all patient interactions to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care delivery.
Qualifications:
- Active Kentucky Nurse Practitioner License
- Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- Wound care, specifically surgical debridement
Perks:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (with 8% employer match)
- Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Continuous coaching & mentorship
- Mileage reimbursement
- Eligible for company car after 90 day
