Wound Care CenterPart TimeDay 8 Hour Shifts (7 : 30 am-4 : 00 pm)20Req# 42401
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY :
Under general supervision, is responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards.
Education
Successful completion of Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program
Experience
Two (2) year experience as an adult advanced practitioner
Clinical experience in Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Hyperbaric Therapy preferred but not essential.
Skills
- Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
- Debridement of wounds as indicated
- Application of therapeutic wound dressings as indicated
- Ability to lead care team
- Management of patients weekly
- Follow up of cultures, diagnostic studies
Licensures, Certifications
- Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland / Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
- Certification as required.
- Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course.
Physical Requirements
Work is of medium physical demand; walking and standing most of the time.
Working Conditions
- Normal patient care environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature.
- Frequently exposed to moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities.
- Exposure to communicable diseases.
Conditions of Employment
- Maintain current licensure and certifications.
- Maintain CME requirements needed for licensure.
- Comply with conditions of contract
Standard Precautions
Standard precaution policy and procedures are applicable to this job
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.