Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at Middlesex Health

Per Diem

Summary:

The primary responsibilities include the clinical management of patients referred to the Wound and Ostomy Center for evaluation and treatment of non-healing ulcers and ostomy care. This includes patient education, diagnostic testing, diagnostics results review, collaboration with Medical Director and other specialists, facilitation of appropriate referrals, coordination and clinical follow-up of wound and ostomy patients. Assumes responsibility for the supervision and coordination of patient care at the Wound and Ostomy Center. Assists in the development of staff. Prescribes appropriate treatments in collaboration with Nursing staff and Medical Director. Evaluates and refers patients to surgeons, physicians, specialists as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Current CT RN license and Nurse Practitioner license and certification from ANCC/AANP. APRN, Masters of Science in Nursing. Licensed for prescriptive authority in CT. Clinical experience in Wound Care, CWOCN preferred, Demonstrates proficiency in surgical debridement, experience with current wound care treatment options and ostomy care.

Middlesex Health

Based in Middletown, Conn., Middlesex Health, a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, includes Middlesex Hospital, a not-for-profit magnet hospital with 275 beds, and two Middlesex Health Cancer Center locations. It also features three emergency departments and two urgent care centers, along with many other programs and services. Middlesex Health’s network of primary care physicians, medical and surgical specialists and other employees work to meet the needs of the Middlesex County and Connecticut shoreline communities.

Using innovative technology, Middlesex Health’s vision is to be the clear, first choice for medical care, and its mission is to provide the safest, highest-quality care and best experience possible.