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OSF HealthCare

Integrated health system operating hospitals

Advanced Practice Provider Wound Care

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$60.39 - $68.10 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program is required.
  • A current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is required.
  • Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are required.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record systems is required.

Responsibilities

  • 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 with other members of the health care team.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
  • Provide outpatient wound care clinic services, with possible inpatient wound care team coverage for paid time off or other time away.

Desired Qualifications

  • A wound care or surgery background is preferred, although candidates without that background may be trained.
  • At least two years of experience as an advanced practice provider in primary care or a related field is preferred.
  • Hyperbaric chamber experience is preferred; training is available if needed.

About the Company

OSF HealthCare

Integrated health system operating hospitals

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system that runs hospitals, clinics, home health and hospice services, nursing education, and digital health offerings. It operates 18 inpatient facilities with 2,141 beds, including the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, and OSF OnCall for remote and hospital-at-home care. The organization also manages nursing schools, charitable activities through OSF HealthCare Foundation, and health-care businesses under Pointcore, while driving innovation and investment via OSF Innovation and OSF Ventures. Its goal is to improve community health by coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient, and digital platforms, while supporting Mission Partners and expanding access to care.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Peoria, IL
Founded
1877

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