Advanced Practice Clinician, Wound Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) is a key member of our healthcare team, responsible for managing a distinct patient population with complex clinical acute and chronic wounds. The APC will provide consultation with patients and other healthcare professionals to improve care and outcomes for patients with complex wounds, initiate diagnostic tests and procedures, and develop a plan of care that integrates assessment, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formulate a differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results.
  • Use advanced assessment, knowledge, and skill to make clinical decisions for the care of patients relating to their wound.
  • Use prescriptive authority, procedures referrals, treatments, and other therapies in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Provide evidence-based pharmacological agents, treatments, supplies, and medical equipment according to clinical indicators and results of diagnostic and laboratory tests in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Synthesize evaluation data from the patient, community, population, and/or institution to determine the effectiveness of plans and attainment of goals and outcomes for wound care patients.
  • Perform advanced surgical sharp debridement into viable tissue (including fascia, bone, and tendon).
  • Apply cellular and/or tissue-based products for advanced wounds.
  • Define expected outcomes that integrate evidence-based practice and input from interprofessional members to address cost and clinical effectiveness of care for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
Requirements
  • NP or PA certification.
  • Board eligible.
  • 2 years of wound care patient care experience preferred with working knowledge of patient evaluation, wound debridement, use of skin substitution, use of appropriate dressing, coding, and audit reviews.
  • Chart documentation within by-law requirements.
Terms
  • 3 years with ability to auto renew.
  • 90-day termination notice required.
Schedule
  • Full-time.
  • 9 clinic sessions (32 hrs./week).
  • Administrative 1/2 day (4 hrs./week).
Our Nursing Philosophy

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.



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