Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rockford, IL
Salary
$55.20–$63.65 Per Hour
Description
Pay: $55.20 – $63.65 per hour
Employment: Full Time
Schedule: 40 hours, normal business hours
Location: OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (Rockford)
OSF Job ID: 101529
Position Summary
Ideally a candidate with wound care background or surgery background but open to training a candidate
Will see approximately 12-18 patients a day
Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices
Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care
Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record
Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
Hyperbaric chamber experience preferred, training is available if needed.
Outpatient wound care clinic with the possibility for inpatient wound care team coverage to cover PTO/time off
Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare
Benefits & Perks
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
Generous paid time off!
Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
CME time and dollars
Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
Paid occurrence based malpractice
Concierge relocation services
Student Loan repayment counseling
Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
1-2 years experience in General Surgery or Wound Care strongly desired.
Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems