Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber – Wound Care (Per Diem)

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Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here. POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber – Wound Care FTE: Per Diem Schedule: Variable Holiday Rotation: None Weekend Rotation: None On Call Requirements: None POSITION SUMMARY The Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) – Wound Healing will provide patient care services for wound care patients throughout the continuum of care. This position will maintain expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment while focusing these skills towards wound care management and supportive care. This position will collaborate with all members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team (MDHCT), including specific collaboration with physicians, other advanced practice providers, and members of the Healogics team in order to meet the individual patient needs. POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and diagnose patient wounds and develop and revise treatment plans in accordance with Healogics’ protocols to meet patient needs Evaluate interventions in relationship to desired outcomes, including quality improvement and care coordination Order and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform treatment procedures that can be performed within a clinic setting or outside of the operating room Correlate risk factors associated with wound conditions. Assess response to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Select diagnostic studies to evaluate wound conditions. Collaborate with other members of the MDHCT to formulate teaching plans for wound care treatment modalities for the patient, and / or their significant others Order & coordinate care with other services/specialties. Medical record and billing documentation in compliance with SPH and Healogics standards Educate and counsel patient and/or family care giver regarding diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Promote wellness through screening and prevention. Order, prescribe and administer medications, specialty dressings, and / or devices as allowed under Wisconsin law. Participate in Quality Performance initiatives. Assess, plan, order, and provide oversight for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Engage in continuous learning to ensure the practice of evidence-based medicine within specialty area. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education Required : Masters of Science degree in nursing or equivalent. Preferred : None Experience Required : 3-5 years in wound, vascular, or complex patient care management at an RN level Preferred : 1-3 years clinical experience at an advanced practice level for wound, vascular, or complex patient care management Licenses and Registrations Required : Valid State of Wisconsin RN and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) license. DEA registration. Preferred : None Certification(s) Required : Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of appointment. Preferred : Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) BENEFIT SUMMARY Competitive health and dental insurance options Flexible paid time off to balance work and life Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility Generous tuition reimbursement Employer provided life and disability insurance Free parking at facility #IND100