Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care - Per Diem - Main Campus

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Position Highlights:

The wound clinic advanced practice clinician will coordinate and manage comprehensive wound care protocols for the Kelsey-Seybold patient population.  The APC will work in the outpatient setting and manage the care of patients with wounds related to burn injury, prolonged pressure, venous stasis, systemic disease (diabetes, autoimmune) and chronic comorbidities.  Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic, performing advance wound care procedures and coordinating care for the patients between the primary care, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, podiatric surgery, plastic surgery and the palliative care teams.  Per Diem position as needed by the department.
Preferred qualifications:

• A passion for caring for wounds

• Experience with managing complex and chronic wounds

• National Wound care certification (WOCNB, ABWM, WCEI)

• Experience obtaining history and physical, formulating treatment plan, and educating patients and their families

• The ability to facilitate and incorporate the full breadth of the advance practice training into the practice - from basic primary-care assessments to advanced wound care evaluation and treatment

• Ability to provide recommendations for prescription of required medications, ointments, and dressings, as well as DME to facilitate wound healing 

• Knowledge of evidence-based proven effective wound care supplements and topical treatments

• Knowledge of advanced wound care biologic treatments and skin substitutes 

• Skills related to wound debridement including sharp, mechanical, and hydro-debridement.

• Experience with negative pressure wound therapy

• BCLS 

General Responsibilities & Office Duties:

• Performs specific duties delineated by their supervising physician

• Performs clinic encounters independent of the supervising physician

• Coordinates comprehensive care for patients between supporting medical and diagnostic services.

• Performs wound checks wound dressing changes 

• Performs minor surgical procedures without in-room supervision including wound debridement, wound repair, injectable therapy, hydro-debridement, and application of skin substitutes

• Participates in communication with the nurses and medical assistants in coordinating patient care, scheduling, and follow-up protocols. 

• Provide guidance and oversight of nurse personnel, and medical assistants within the clinic performing wound care

• Maintains appropriate CME hours and participate in a yearly wound care CME activity

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing

• Licensed in the State of Texas

• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $52.64 - $78.85 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.