Full Time Wound Nurse Practitioner

Confidential – Facility-Based Long-Term Care Organization · Defiance, OH

Embark on a fulfilling career as a Wound Nurse Practitioner in Defiance, OH, where you will deliver specialized care within a supportive facility-based long-term care model. This unique opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly residents, providing expert wound management in a collaborative environment.

This role involves providing comprehensive nurse practitioner care directly within skilled nursing facilities. You will be serving an elderly patient population, focusing on their long-term care needs. The day-to-day clinical environment emphasizes patient-centered care, working closely with facility staff to ensure optimal outcomes for residents with complex wound care requirements.

We are seeking an autonomous and compassionate clinician with a background in geriatric, adult, or family specialties. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing complex chronic conditions, possesses strong clinical judgment, and thrives as a collaborative team player within an interdisciplinary healthcare setting.

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 Ohio law

- Communicate with nursing home staff and collaborate with attending physicians on care plans

Qualifications

- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Ohio (required)

- National board certification (AANP or ANCC)

- Active DEA licensure

- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties

- Wound care specific requirements – 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 Defiance, OH

Location

Defiance, OH 43512

Defiance, Ohio, offers a welcoming community with a notably affordable cost of living, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals. Situated at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, it provides a pleasant lifestyle with easy access to larger cities like Toledo (approximately 55 miles northeast) and Fort Wayne, Indiana (approximately 47 miles southwest). The area boasts a friendly atmosphere and a good quality of life, allowing for a comfortable balance between professional and personal pursuits.

Why Work Here?

This role offers significant autonomy within a structured facility-based model, allowing you to focus on direct patient care without the administrative burdens often found in traditional clinics. You will play a crucial role in improving the health and well-being of an elderly patient population, making a tangible and meaningful impact. Join a supportive interdisciplinary team and benefit from competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that recognizes your expertise and dedication.

For More Info Contact:

Blake Moser

blake@medicalrecruiting.com

346-515-5160

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