Foot Care/ Wound Care Nurse Practitioner - Hattiesburg bei MDB Health Services careers

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide foot care and/or wound care to residents in long-term care facilities.
• Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop personalized care plans for each patient.
• Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures as needed.
• Continuously monitor and assess patients’ progress in wound healing and foot health.
• Educate patients and facility staff on effective wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and foot care best practices.
• Travel to designated nursing homes in your area.
• Communicate regularly with key facility staff, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Manage pain related to wounds to ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain flexibility while seeing patients during weekday working hours.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Mississippi.
• Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care and/or foot care.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment of wounds and foot conditions.
• Independent, organized, and motivated to provide exceptional patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you’re an experienced Nurse Practitioner ready to provide exceptional foot and wound care to long-term care residents on a part-time basis, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of our expanding team at MDB Health Services. Let’s make a lasting impact together!