Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care
FL 32803
| Specialty | Wound Care |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
AdventHealth Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMGs advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealths eleven campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women
AdventHealth Medical Group Wound Care at Kissimmee
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Full Time Opportunity Serving AdventHealth Kissimmee
AdventHealth Medical Group Wound Care at Kissimmee is looking to expand their growing team. The ideal candidate would be wound care certified with the availability to diagnose, evaluate and treat health conditions as well as promote good overall health practices to help patients improve their quality of life.
General Summary:
The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:
- Performs patient histories and physical exams on patients with acute and chronic wounds in the office setting
- Provide the highest quality of wound care to ill, injured or disabled patients
- Taking all consults first, then developing a plan and consulting with MDs
- Manages follow-ups
- Order, interpret and evaluate lab and imagining results
- Procedures expected to perform but are not limited to: Debridement, wound assessment, dressing application, pressure relief, and pain and/or odor control
- Has extensive knowledge of Wound, Ostomy and Continence
- Maintains accurate patient medical records by tracking the progress of wound healing and document in a timely manner
Schedule Details:
- Main location: AdventHealth Kissimmee
- Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5 PM
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Enthusiastic team player
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible, adaptable to change
- Strong communication skills
Education and Experience Required:
- Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOCN) experience (highly preferred)
- Pain Management and Experience (highly preferred)
Licensure, Certification, and Registration Required:
- Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license
- ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
- Current BLS and ACLS
- Wound Care Certification (WCC)
- Current, valid DEA License
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Kissimmee, a part of AdventHealth Orlando, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in a full range of specialties. Some of the areas finest doctors and surgeons practice todays most cutting-edge treatments and techniques at our esteemed Osceola County campus. Theres nothing more important than the health and well-being of your family. When it comes to health care, your loved ones deserve elite medical services, personalized attention and a warm, nurturing environment that fosters healing and recovery. Our new hospital expansion to 282 beds delivers all of this and more. Weve transformed our hospital into a world-class destination for individualized comprehensive care just for you.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.
