Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician's Assistant - Wound Care

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob description

We are looking for a responsible APN/Physician's Assistant who is knowledgeable and experienced in wound care, debridement and advanced modalities to support the doctors' work and actively facilitate patients' recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health needs and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
• Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
• Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
• Monitor patients' progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
• Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)

• Provide therapeutic treatments including wound care and debridement
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with wound care team members

Skills

• Proven work experience in wound care as a physician assistant or nurse
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, advanced modalities and wound care.
• Familiarity with advancements in advanced medical technology and current know-how
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Team player with good communication skills
• Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science or Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse

Must complete and pass required medical screening, background checking and drug test