The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance provided to patients in Wound Care.  In coordination with the VP Support/CIO the Nurse Practitioner in Wound Care is responsible for initiating, guiding, and directing the coordination of services provided by the Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses to Wound Care.  The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner assumes responsibility for the overall patient care activities in Wound Care. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program. 

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Three years previous clinical nursing experience in Wound Care.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse Practitioner. Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association. Wound Care and HBO certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking skills required.  Excellent documentation and communication skills.  Diving experience preferred.  CPR

ABOUT OAKBEND

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.