Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
*** This is a part time position ***
Job description:
Area to be served: Oakland and Monroe Counties of Detroit, MI.
Milage Paid: $1,000 per month.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wound care management and a strong background in various medical specialties. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with complex wound care needs, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for wound management.
- Perform advanced wound care procedures, including suturing, IV infusion, and catheterization.
- Administer botulinum toxin treatments and dermal fillers as needed.
- Utilize EMR systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation and patient records management.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals in critical care settings, including ICU and Level I/II trauma centers.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding wound care practices and prevention strategies.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives related to wound healing and management.
- Conduct triage assessments in urgent care or emergency room settings.
- Manage acute pain through appropriate interventions and medication administration.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Skills
- Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and physiology knowledge relevant to wound care.
- Strong clinical skills in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, hospice & palliative medicine, and behavioral health.
- Experience with various medical procedures including phlebotomy, venipuncture, specimen collection/processing, and airway management.
- Familiarity with coding systems such as ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT coding for accurate medical billing.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent complications during treatment.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment while demonstrating excellent communication skills.
- Experience with telehealth services to provide remote patient consultations when necessary.
- Understanding of utilization review processes and discharge planning for post-acute care patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes in wound care management.
About
Since 2005, we have been providing Durable Medical Equipment services across the United States. Dedicated to rapid responses to a changing industry, we have consistently grown throughout our existence by staying at the forefront of industry innovation. We don’t follow trends, we set them.
Aura Healthcare is classified as a Durable Medical Equipment provider, but we are unique in several important ways:
- We have built specialty programs, from the ground up, to target the metrics that matter involving patient care.
- We offer a comprehensive patient care and compliance programs. The bottom line, our patients get more support for success.
- We have an in-house staff of licensed healthcare professionals to oversee your care and answer any questions you may have.
- Unlike many other companies today, call us and you will get a living, breathing person on the phone with you.
Our focused, individualized approach includes:
- In-person or remote training by a licensed healthcare professional. We also offer phone support during normal business hours to answer any questions or concerns.
- Extensive selection of products available to meet your specific needs in a changing healthcare landscape.
- It’s about communication, regular communication with your health provider office to inform them of each step in the process. This includes your initial order and subsequent follow-ups.
- Organized supply programs to ensure you receive timely supplies, which helps eliminate the chances of infection and improves your overall compliance with your therapy.
