GBMC HealthCare
Overview
Advanced Practitioner Wound Care at GBMC HealthCare. Under general supervision, responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards. Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of outpatients at the Lymphedema center, the Wound Care Center and/or Hyperbaric Oxygen Center. Provides consultation and treatment on admitted patients for wounds and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Performs history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation. Writes appropriate orders in compliance with hospital policy. Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis; collaborates with the attending physician and other treating staff; alters treatment modalities. Evaluates medical, social and educational patient needs; initiates referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources and documents on the progress note. Documents pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime; establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice. Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to attending physician or designee or Emergency Department. Consults with supervising physician or other appropriate consultant regarding patients whose condition is not improving as expected. Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and in accordance with hospital policy; documents results of technical functions performed. Participates in regular patient care interdisciplinary rounds; monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it. Acts as a clinical resource for Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; provides leadership to meet provider coverage for inpatients with lymphedema and/or wound care needs as a midlevel provider. Performs QA and other department-level functions; participates in education required in all Centers; attends required staff meetings. Provides mentorship to nurses in Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; supports hospital performance improvement initiatives. Participates in competency education tasks and outpatient Center Mock Codes; plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family as needed. Maintains continual communication with health team members regarding patient education and discharge planning. Strives for ongoing educational advancement and continued certification; attends mandatory inservice as required. Qualifications
Education: Physician Assistant Program or Certified Nurse Practitioner Program. Experience: Two (2) years as an adult advanced practitioner; clinical experience in Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Hyperbaric Therapy preferred but not essential. Licensure: Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant by the Maryland Board of Medical Examiners; certification as required; completion of Healthcare Provider CPR. Skills: Analytical skills to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention; debridement of wounds as indicated; application of therapeutic wound dressings; ability to lead care team; management of patients weekly; follow up of cultures and diagnostic studies. Safety & Patient Care
Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties; competency in delivering care and meeting age-specific needs as applicable. Compensation
Pay Range: $83,725.42 - $140,459.93. Final salary offer based on qualifications, education, experience and organizational needs. Employment Type & Seniority
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Equal Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities of the role and required qualifications; it is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with additional duties as needed.
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Advanced Practitioner Wound Care at GBMC HealthCare. Under general supervision, responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards. Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of outpatients at the Lymphedema center, the Wound Care Center and/or Hyperbaric Oxygen Center. Provides consultation and treatment on admitted patients for wounds and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Performs history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation. Writes appropriate orders in compliance with hospital policy. Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis; collaborates with the attending physician and other treating staff; alters treatment modalities. Evaluates medical, social and educational patient needs; initiates referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources and documents on the progress note. Documents pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime; establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice. Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to attending physician or designee or Emergency Department. Consults with supervising physician or other appropriate consultant regarding patients whose condition is not improving as expected. Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and in accordance with hospital policy; documents results of technical functions performed. Participates in regular patient care interdisciplinary rounds; monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it. Acts as a clinical resource for Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; provides leadership to meet provider coverage for inpatients with lymphedema and/or wound care needs as a midlevel provider. Performs QA and other department-level functions; participates in education required in all Centers; attends required staff meetings. Provides mentorship to nurses in Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; supports hospital performance improvement initiatives. Participates in competency education tasks and outpatient Center Mock Codes; plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family as needed. Maintains continual communication with health team members regarding patient education and discharge planning. Strives for ongoing educational advancement and continued certification; attends mandatory inservice as required. Qualifications
Education: Physician Assistant Program or Certified Nurse Practitioner Program. Experience: Two (2) years as an adult advanced practitioner; clinical experience in Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Hyperbaric Therapy preferred but not essential. Licensure: Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant by the Maryland Board of Medical Examiners; certification as required; completion of Healthcare Provider CPR. Skills: Analytical skills to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention; debridement of wounds as indicated; application of therapeutic wound dressings; ability to lead care team; management of patients weekly; follow up of cultures and diagnostic studies. Safety & Patient Care
Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties; competency in delivering care and meeting age-specific needs as applicable. Compensation
Pay Range: $83,725.42 - $140,459.93. Final salary offer based on qualifications, education, experience and organizational needs. Employment Type & Seniority
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Equal Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities of the role and required qualifications; it is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with additional duties as needed.
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