Full Time Wound Nurse Practitioner
Confidential – Facility-Based Long-Term Care Organization · Batesville, AR
Embark on a rewarding opportunity as a Full Time Wound Nurse Practitioner in Batesville, AR, where you will provide specialized care within a facility-based long-term care model. This unique role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly residents, working within a supportive environment that values autonomous clinical practice in this charming Arkansas community.
This position involves delivering comprehensive Nurse Practitioner care directly within skilled nursing facilities. You will be serving an elderly patient population, focusing on their long-term care needs and managing complex health conditions in a collaborative and dynamic clinical setting.
We are seeking an autonomous clinician with a background in geriatric, adult, or family care. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing complex chronic conditions and thrives as a collaborative team player within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide wound care to long-term care residents in skilled nursing facilities
- Assess and manage acute changes in condition; initiate appropriate diagnostic workup and treatment
- Conduct advanced care planning and manage chronic disease conditions
- Prescribe medications including controlled substances in accordance with Arkansas law
- Communicate with nursing home staff and collaborate with attending physicians on care plans
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Arkansas (required)
- National board certification (AANP or ANCC)
- Active DEA licensure
- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties
- Wound assessment, NPIAP staging, advanced wound products, wound vac experience, wound certification preferred
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, $5,000 sign-on bonus, bonus pay, CME/continuing education credits, recertification reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage
- Mileage reimbursement, disability insurance
Schedule
- Full Time-based schedule serving skilled nursing facilities in Batesville, AR
Location
Batesville, AR 72501
Batesville, Arkansas, offers a welcoming community with a significantly lower cost of living compared to the national average, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals. Situated 80 miles northeast of Little Rock, residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with access to outdoor activities and a close-knit community feel. Nearby cities like Searcy and Jonesboro provide additional amenities and opportunities, while the area's affordability, with median home values around $156,000, enhances its appeal.
Why Work Here?
This role provides a unique opportunity for Nurse Practitioners to practice with a high degree of autonomy, making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the elderly population. The structured facility-based model eliminates many administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care. Join a supportive interdisciplinary team and enjoy competitive compensation in a role that truly values your expertise and dedication.
For More Info Contact:
Blake Moser
blake@medicalrecruiting.com
346-515-5160
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