Wound Care NP for Private Practice in Chicago Suburbs
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Wound, Burn and Ostomy
Salary
$150,000
– $175,000
• yearly
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/20/24
Wound Care NP or PA
New position created due to demand
Location is flexible to the North and Northwest suburbs of Chicago
Wound Cases at the office
Possible Nursing Home work
Monday through Friday
Competitive compensation and benefits.
*Need someone with experience to spearhead the practice's expansion in Wound Care due to demand.
Job Responsibilities
Educating patients, their family members, and healthcare staff on the products and interventions required for skin healing and maintenance
Documenting and photographing skin treatments required for hospital reimbursement
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to perform bedside skin care procedures like wound debridement, skin graft cleansing, and dressing changes
Qualifications
BSN required, MSN preferred
BLS and ACLS certified
2 years of experience working in a wound care nurse role
Proof of completion for 24 continuing education (CE) credits in foot care and basic skin/wound care
Experience documenting electronic health record (EHR) data
Familiar with research-backed wound care and cleansing products
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certification
Working Hours
Monday through Friday
No weekends
Skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills