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Wound Care APP- Nurse Practitioner

Healogics

#Quality Assurance #Patient Advocacy #Nurse Practitioner #Medical Coding #DEA License #Dermatology #Wound Care #CEUs #Clinical Practice Guidelines

Quick overview

Evaluate and manage patients for wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy while adhering to clinical practice guidelines. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure continuity of care through patient advocacy and administrative diligence.

Requirements summary

Must be a Certified Nurse Practitioner with a clean state license, DEA license, and at least one year of NP experience. Procedural experience in simple sutures and I&Ds is required.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreePatient AssessmentPatient EducationWound CareClinical DocumentationQuality ImprovementSuturingIncision and DrainageHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyDebridementMedical Necessity Justification

Job description

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives.
We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.
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Learn more about this role here: Performance Expectations Clinical Evaluates and manages patients for wound care and ensuring delivered care meets current standards of practice.
Adheres to Healogics clinical practice guidelines for wound care Demonstrates competency in the position of wound care including assessment, debridement and hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Program to optimize quality service and maintain a high level of patient satisfaction.
Serves as a patient advocate, initiating action to provide continuity of care outside the facility setting.
Operations Maintains and retains appropriate patient records, claims and correspondence as it relates to quality assurance procedures, billing & collections, and management reporting systems.
Ensures documentation is complete relative to the care provided.
Ensures signatures on Superbills and verifies appropriate diagnostic codes are marked.
Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
Performs designated administrative duties and maintains appropriate records and claims.
Supervision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Successfully complete an approved 40‑hour Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy training course to ensure competency in HBO clinical practice.
Identify, assess, and evaluate patients who are appropriate candidates for HBO therapy.
Determine, document, and justify medical necessity for HBO treatment in alignment with clinical guidelines.
Provide patient‑centered education regarding HBO therapy, including indications, expectations, potential risks, and overall treatment plan.
Write orders for pre-treatment testing and HBO therapy.
Apply advanced clinical judgment to manage HBO patients in accordance with HBO Clinical Practice Guidelines and evidence‑based standards.
Monitor and document progress of patients receiving HBO therapy.
Other Complies with all Healogics Policies and Procedures, as well as with those of facility.
Develops advanced knowledge of wound care and dermatology.
Maintains corporate and patient confidentiality pertaining to financial arrangements and information, marketing efforts and techniques, policies and procedures, and operational strategies in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Demonstrates the ability to modify treatment approach and evaluation of effectiveness relative to age-specific variables when appropriate.
Participates in education, research and leadership activities.
Participates in professional organizations related to wound care.
Maintains CEUs as required by State of license.
Maintains and keeps current all licenses, permits, registrations and certifications.
Performs designated administrative duties and other duties assigned as necessary.
Experience Requirements Clean and Active State license Must be a Certified Nurse Practitioner DEA License Minimum of 1 year of NP experience is a must Must have procedural experience - simple sutures, I&D's Must Apply on Southwest General Hospital Career Site as this position is not employed by Healogics: https://swgeneralcareers.hctsportals.com/jobs/2160601-advance-practice-registered-nurse-aprn-wound-care This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.
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Healogics is driving wound healing and prevention forward to help heal more wounds and change more lives.
Our compassionate wound specialists have touched the lives of more than 2.5 million people, preserving dignity and restoring hope.
The impact of healing wounds through innovative care resonates with our wound care doctors, nurses and other specialists who witness lives changed and build strong relationships with patients and their families.

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