Nurse Practitioner ~ Wound Care ~ Troy, NY

Nurse Practitioner Wound Care And Ostomy Clinic

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