Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

VIP Wound PLLC is a wound care practice operating in Memphis and North Mississippi. VIP Wound is committed to state-of-the-art wound care delivery in a clinic setting as well as long term facilities and the home. VIPoffers a very competitive salary and benefits.

The Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care plays a critical role in assessing patients. This position requires a wound care certified nurse practitioner who is experienced, team-oriented, and able to provide expertwound care in the office or nursing home setting according to the practice guidelines of the State of Tennessee or Mississippi. Qualified candidates willhave strong knowledge of evidenced-based wound care practices, the use of skinsubstitutes and other strategies to improve targeted outcomes.

The certifiedwound care nurse practitioner will work closely with the assigned team tomonitor outcomes, clinical efficiency, appropriateness/quality of care and supervise care.

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing the full scope of wound care and management, including patient health interviews, review ofmedical/surgical health history, physical assessment, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, diagnosing health problems, managinghealth care, providing health teaching and counseling, initiation of referrals,following all appropriate guidelines for indicated treatment and follow-upscheduling, collaborating with assigned team members and other health care providers,and maintaining electronic health records.
• Complete documentation that meets regulatory guidelines and ensures compliance with documentation in the application-based electronicpatient record for clinical care instructions, communications, wound caresupply orders, and diagnostic testing results.
• Prescribes appropriate treatment orders in accordance withthe guidelines for wound dressings, laboratory testing, cultures, imaging,specialty/offloading, and pressure reducing devices.
• The advanced practice nurse may prescribe non-scheduledlegend drugs, initiate, monitor, alter or order drug therapies based on educational preparation, clinical experience, and state guidelines/scope of practice either in collaboration with a physician provider or under the supervision of a physician provider.
• Implement and maintain professional patient communicationsduring in-home visits and via the application-based electronic patient record.
• Maintains and ensures regional compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Completes and monitors appropriate notices for dischargeincluding referral to the case manager for post-healing follow-up within the assigned region when indicated.

• Current State Nursing License as an APRN or Physician Assistant in Tennessee and/or Mississippi.
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the AANP or ANCC or Certification as a Physician Assistant through theNCCPA.
• DEA license, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Certification in wound care (CWCA, CWCN, or equivalent)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in wound care management, with proficiency in wound assessment.
• Proficient in debridement method(s) required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, withthe ability to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and team members.

The physical activities of this position may includeclimbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs.of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care is required to have close visual acuity includingcolor, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such asassessing patients, and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; viewing acomputer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasivepatient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.