Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner
Louisville, KY, Kentucky
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We are seeking a compassionate Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care services to patients in long-term care facilities on a part-time basis. If you’re a skilled clinician who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and want to be part of an amazing team, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: * Provide foot care and/or wound care to residents in long-term care facilities * Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient * Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures as needed * Continuously monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing and foot health * Educate patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices * Travel to designated nursing homes in your area * Communicate regularly with key facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and optimize patient outcomes * Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation * Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort * Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours Qualifications: * Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program * Current Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky * Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) is preferred but not required * Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care * Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment of wounds and foot conditions * Independent, organized, and motivated to provide exceptional patient care * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you’re an experienced Nurse Practitioner ready to provide exceptional foot and wound care to long-term care residents on a part-time basis, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of our expanding team at MDB Health Services. Let’s make a lasting impact together!