Wound Care/Foot Care Nurse Practitioner

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 full-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 Louisiana
• 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 full-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!