Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) - Wound Care

Job DetailsJob Location: Baptist Health Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR 72901Education Level: Graduate DegreeLaunch your career into the future with a company that is setting the standard in long-term acute wound care! We are the industry leader in treating the healthcare needs of those with chronic or challenging wounds and are looking for a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our quality team of professionals..

In the role of Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for organizing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care to our patients within various hospital and clinic settings, using hospital and nursing standards.

If you want to improve the lives of others as part of an innovative company that is an industry leader in wound care, apply for our Nurse Practitioner position today!

Responsibilities



Ordering and scheduling necessary studies, and professional consultations


Collecting and documenting data


Providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed


Provides patient physical examinations, diagnosis, and course of treatment as allowable by certification and state Standards of Practice


Provides chronic care management and education to patients when needed





Provides services as a consultant for all health program operations involving, disease state management, adverse health trends, and safety concerns


Assists with arranging for appropriate diagnostic testing


Assists in treatment decisions with other members of the clinical team, including disease management and wellness coaches


QualificationsSkills & Qualifications



Licensure from an accredited school


Current BLS or ALCS certification


Strong communication skills


Exceptional time management skills


Works efficiently and has a quick response time





Accurate and proper handling of all lab work


Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred




Physical Requirements



Prolonged periods of sitting or standing


Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and 10-20 lbs. frequently