The Nursing Home Wound Care Advanced Practitioner (AP) is a skilled clinician, such as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with specialized wound management training, responsible for assessing and treating wounds in long-term care residents.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans to prevent and manage wounds like pressure injuries and ulcers.
- Administer advanced wound treatments, including debridement and advanced modalities.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Educate staff, residents, and families on wound care, prevention, and early detection.
- Maintain thorough documentation, participate in quality improvement activities, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a clinical resource, address infections, and advocate for residents’ needs.
- Utilize electronic health records and telemedicine tools effectively.
Qualifications include a relevant degree, at least two years of experience, board certification, and preferred specialty certifications in wound care. The role offers full-time employment with benefits and requires excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and physical capacity to respond quickly in clinical settings.