Regional Float Nurse Practitioner

As industry-leading wound care providers, Healing Partners propel standard Skilled Nursing Facility wound care to a completely different level. Our multifaceted approach relieves various burdens - clinical, operational, financial, and practical - from busy owners, administrators, and employees, freeing each staff member to focus optimally on his or her responsibilities and improve overall facility management.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH HEALING PARTNERS :

Competitive salary / rate

Monday-Friday day schedule

Excellent schedule - no nights; no weekends; no on-call

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, eligible on 1st day of month following start date

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care FSA

401k, Short Term / Long Term disability and life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wound Care Certification

Malpractice insurance, 100% company paid.

Discount Programs

FIGS personalized lab coat provided

Regional Float Nurse Practitioner Job Responsibilities :

The Regional Float Nurse Practitioner will float in a designated region covering schedules, filling in for the local team and might have some consistent nursing facilities. The Regional Float Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate resident and employee health care in long term care; examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries / illnesses; performs selected laboratory testing; offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform bedside procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. The Regional Float Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of residents and staff.

Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods able to be safely completed in the place of patient visit and all 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. This includes but is not limited to 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 her / his 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.

Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents.

Collaborates with staff to identify residents' needs and to help develop plans to meet these needs.

Regional Float Nurse Practitioner Qualifications and Requirements :

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 specializing in Nurse Practitioner programs.

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

Travel Requirements :

This position requires regional travel a minimum of 4 days a week.

Travel maybe scheduled last minute at times if coverage is needed.

May require overnight stays

Work Environment :

May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary (Total Compensation) : $100,000 - $125,000

Bonus Plan : Eligible

Sign-On Bonus : N / A

Schedule : Day shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location : On the road, travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities across the defined region.

Healing Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.