Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

1 week ago


Collinsville, Illinois, United States Healing Partners Full time
Job Summary:

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating resident and employee health care in long-term care settings. This includes examining and treating chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. The successful candidate will perform selected laboratory testing, offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform bedside procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

Essential Functions:
  • Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic, or surgical methods, as well as associated procedures to complete the debridement.
  • Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management products.
  • Direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes, including labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device, and orthotics.
  • Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow-up.
  • Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within the scope of practice, license, and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer risk assessment for Members with Diabetes, as per the ADA guidelines.
  • Education of patients as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds.
  • Education of the Primary Care Physician (PCP), CM, or referring Physician on current wound management practices.
  • Provision of regular updates to the PCP, CM, or referring Physician on the status of their patient's systemic conditions associated with wound care.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of compassion.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
Education and Experience:
  • Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
  • Current approval by the Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
  • Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
  • Current Active, unrestricted APRN license in the state in which the applicant has applied.
  • Master's degree of Nursing.
Physical Requirements:
  • Able to stand and walk for 4+ hours.
  • Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents.
  • Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
  • Pushing/Pulling 70+ pounds when administering patient care.
  • Bending/squatting/kneeling/twisting when administering patient care.
  • Hearing in order to perform physical assessments (aids permitted).
  • Vision for performing physical assessments (glasses or contacts permitted).
  • Depth perception when performing medical procedures.
  • Fine motor skills for grasping and controlling medical equipment, and to perform precise procedures such as sterile dressing changes.
Work Environment:

May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards. Daily travel to various facilities. Regions can vary based on scheduling needs. Position requires Covid vaccination.



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