NURSE PRACTITIONER- Plano, Texas

Company: Stride Healthcare Management LLC
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Job description We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices in patients--- homes with a concentration on wound care. As an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant, you---ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner or physician assistant includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patients--- health. You should have experience in one of the following specialties: acute care, family health, wound care, house calls, or home health. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills, and communication ability are important. If you---re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise with a concentration on wound care, we---d like to meet you. Responsibilities --- Examine patients and their medical records --- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays, etc.) --- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses --- Propose treatments for wound management --- Prescribe medications --- Order durable medical equipment to promote wound healing --- Maintain accurate records and schedules --- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed treatments --- Educate patients and their family members on wound treatment and management --- Promote good health practices --- Provision of hands-on care to patients --- Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, or autolytic methods completed safely during the patient visit --- Application of topical wound care and associated wound management products --- Recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes --- Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients --- Attend required meetings to improve wound care processes --- Attend 1:1 coaching, and training sessions as assigned Skills --- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, ER, or another setting --- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations --- Excellent communication skills --- Strong ethics --- Team spirit with a positive attitude --- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience --- Valid and unrestricted nurse practitioner or physician assistant license --- Master---s degree; Ph.D. is a plus --- Willing to travel 100% of the time --- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience providing wound care preferred --- Sound knowledge and understanding of wound care preferred --- Ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks Job Type: Full-time; Monday-Friday

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