Nurse Practitioner, Wound Care Clinic

Job Description

At North Bay Health, the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Advance Practice Provider – APP) has the responsibility, accountability, and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality, and excellent nursing care according to the philosophy and goals/objectives of the Department of Nursing.

The APP utilizes Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring, Relationship-Based Care, and North Bay Health’s professional nursing practice model to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for all patients assigned to his/her care. The APP makes determinations regarding the patient’s progress toward goals and utilizes a therapeutic professional relationship with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to facilitate promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.

Care is provided according to the specific physiologic, developmental, and psychosocial needs of each patient.

Functions as a resource to staff, management, and other health team members regarding nursing practice for patients and client populations requiring skin care, including preventive measures in this specialty. The APP works in collaboration with directors, clinical managers, and other CPM/NP positions, including physician/physician assistant partners. Provides and directs nursing care in both inpatient and outpatient clinic settings that promotes and improves the well‑being of patients in accordance with his/her clinical education and the rules adopted by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

• Clinical practice/consultation
• Education/staff development
• Patient education/evaluation
• Direct patient care

Variable. The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner will spend time between inpatient and outpatient wound care settings.

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master of Science in Nursing degree or higher, majoring in Acute Care or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required. Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing.

Certification: Current California RN license required. Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required. Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as an ACNP/AGACNP or other BRAIN approved body required. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. NP obtains a Furnishing license and DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above within 6 months of hire and maintains thereafter. Current certification by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) as a CWON or CWOCN required.

Experience: Prior working experience in the area of specialty is required. Prior experience demonstrating the ability to work with a minimum of supervision and effective interpersonal nursing leadership skills.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Demonstrates the True North values:
Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

Communication: Proficient, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.

Physical Effort: Performs all physical duties of the job, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills.

Hourly rate $94.00 – $115.00 (maximum rate based on 20+ years of experience as an NP in specialty).