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APRN/PA – Wound Care
University of Arkansas System. Provide specialized assessment and management of patients with complex acute and chronic wounds throughout the inpatient setting .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the assessment and management of complex acute and chronic wounds, including advanced wound care techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in developing individualized wound care plans and coordinating with surgical services to optimize patient outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Wound AssessmentWound Care ManagementNegative Pressure Wound TherapyAcute Care CertificationInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Wound EvaluationWound DebridementDressing SelectionSurgical Wound ManagementWound Complication ManagementWound Care Plan DevelopmentWound Progress MonitoringInfection PreventionPain ManagementMobility Coordination
Soft Skills
CommunicationClinical ResourceTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPatient Advocacy
Tools & Technologies
Advanced Wound DressingsWound Care ProductsDigital Wound MeasurementTelewound Technology
Certifications & Qualifications
APRN LicenseAcute Care CertificationPA Licensure
Industry Keywords
Inpatient Wound CareChronic WoundsSurgical WoundsPressure UlcersWound Care Consultations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide specialized assessment and management of patients with complex acute and chronic wounds throughout the inpatient setting
- Provide comprehensive assessment and management of acute, chronic, surgical, traumatic, pressure-related, and complex wounds
- Perform bedside wound evaluations and assess wound etiology, tissue characteristics, drainage, infection, perfusion, surrounding skin, and healing potential
- Perform and/or assist with bedside wound debridement within scope of practice, credentialing, and privileges
- Develop individualized wound care plans
- Manage surgical wounds, postoperative wound assessment, dressing selection, incision management, wound complications, and coordination with surgical services
- Recommend and apply advanced wound dressings and wound care products
- Initiate, manage, and troubleshoot negative pressure wound therapy
- Monitor wound progression and modify treatment plans
- Escalate wounds requiring surgical, vascular, infectious disease, plastic surgery, or other specialty care
- Respond to inpatient wound care consultations
- Establish standardized workflows for wound care consultations
- Provide ongoing inpatient wound care management
- Communicate recommendations to medical and surgical teams and bedside nursing staff
- Serve as a clinical resource for providers and nursing staff
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary wound care rounds
- Coordinate treatment plans addressing mobility, nutrition, pressure redistribution, infection prevention, pain management, and discharge needs
- Promote an interdisciplinary approach to wound prevention and treatment
- Help develop a comprehensive UAMS wound care program, including potential outpatient, telewound, digital wound measurement and imaging, and post-acute care partnerships
- May perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- APRN: Master’s Degree in Nursing
- APRN: Three years of nursing experience
- APRN: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
- APRN License
- APRN: Acute Care Certification
- PA: Master's in PA Studies
- PA Licensure
- PA: Acute Care Certification
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Required application documents: license or certificate, three professional references, and resume
- Subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy