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Join a collegiate Wound Care and Ostomy clinic located in Troy, NY. This Full-time Monday-Friday Days position offers a quality of life schedule to include no weekends and no call!
Responsibilities
- NP has both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
- NP work closely with the Colorectal and Urology surgeons for pre-surgery site markings and to ensure patients and their families receive the education they need on ostomies.
- Conduct thorough assessments of ostomy patients, including evaluation of wound status, skin integrity, and overall health.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs, ensuring optimal wound healing and management of complications.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
- Utilize evidence-based practices and advanced wound care techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital protocols.
Requirements
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- NY License (or willing to obtain)
- WOCN Certification
- Knowledge and experience with wound care and ostomies
- DEA
- At least 1 year of NP employment experience, preferably in wound care management including ostomy care
Gretchen Sheppard ~ US HealthCare Careers ~ gretchen@ushealthcarecareers.biz ~ 408-686-9450