Nurse Practitioner- Wound Care
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health - Central Texas
Location: Temple
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYBaylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a
Nurse Practitioner to join our Wound Care Team in Temple, Texas.Our
facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News &
World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to
advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.We are looking
for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training
history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be
able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians,
agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care
within our award-winning integrate healthcare system.The Wound Care
APP works as an essential member of the medical team. This position
is responsible for providing wound management for wounds
collaboratively with the facility Medical Director, and wound
nursing team. Current Knowledge of up-to-date topical wound care
products and therapies, including ordering, application, and
management of the products on wounds and ostomies, also including
negative pressure wound therapy.
- WOCN, WCC or similar preferred.
- Experience with Hyperbaric medicine.
- Work well independently in addition to being skilled in
interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Work with the wound care nurse and facility leadership to
determine opportunities for education of facility staff.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by
performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical
examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and
other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care
needs.
- Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or
other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or
performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved
protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health
risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient
treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based
medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and
in partnership with physicians and other interdisciplinary team
members when appropriate. Evaluates patients response to health
care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes,
management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition,
and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and
possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as
food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal
remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment
plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when
the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems
related to the Providers specialty and training.
- Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary
clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural,
etc.).
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and
competency of the provider as delegated by supervising
Physician.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular
schedule based on coverage needs of the department.KEY SUCCESS
FACTORS
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and
treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include
symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions,
and preventive health-care measures
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental
dysfunctions
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software
applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based
patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and
psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior
modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other
diagnostic tests
- Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from
a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and
LVNs & Texas APRN
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the
state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or
transfer
- Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the
patient population of focus requiredSCHEDULE- M-F 8-5-
OutpatientBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the
following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon
position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30
days of hire or transfer.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health - Central Texas, Temple , Nurse Practitioner- Wound Care, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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