Advanced Practice - Wound Care opening: Coupeville, WA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Wound, Burn and Ostomy
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Coupeville, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**NP Wound Care opening in Coupeville, Washington**
- Located in Coupeville, WA - Seattle 55m
**Position Details:**
- Full-time; Days 8 hour; M-F
- The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive outpatient wound care services under the direction of the Wound Care Program Medical Director.
- Maintains efficient clinic workflow.
- Assesses client for education needs:
- client and family regarding health promotion
- wound management including disease process
- medications, prevention and recognition of complications and self-care
- Functions within limit and scope of Nurse Practice Act.
- Within the Wound Care Clinical setting:
- Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients medical, physical, and psychosocial status.
- Identify medical and health risks and needs as it relates to the patient.
- Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
- Perform minimally invasive diagnostic procedures associated with wound care including shave and punch skin biopsy, superficial abscess incision and drainage, wound debridement, and wound edge excision.
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe pharmacologic agents.
- Conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Provide patient, family, and caregiver education.
- Collaborate with and make appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
- Formulates treatment plans including ordering appropriate wound care therapies and dressings, topical and/or systemic therapies, and skin substitute applications as appropriate.
- Listens to clients and families and offers reassurance and emotional support.
- Respects dignity of client and maintains confidentiality of records and verbal communications.
- Provides telephone triage, facilitates referrals, and uses assessment skills and clinic protocols to respond to medical questions from clients.
- Maintains accurate patient records. Records care and teaching provided; assessment of client response and / or understanding.
- Maintains health and safety standards within the clinic environment, including quality control, infection control, management of hazardous materials and security.
**Education**
- Graduate of an accredited NP or ARNP program.
**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:**
- WA State NP License.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Wound Care Board Certification within 2 years preferred
**Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:**
- Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, benefit eligible.
-0 Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 **Sign-On Incentive Available
**About the location:**
Coupeville is one of Washington's oldest towns and the seat of Island County. Situated on Whidbey Island, at Penn Cove on Saratoga Passage, the town was once the site of three permanent Lower Skagit tribal villages. Named for pioneer Thomas Coupe, it was settled by sea captains and farmers in the 1850s. Known for its iconic red wharf, local mussels, & seafaring history.