Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care, Part Time
Company: Summit Healthcare External
Location: Show Low
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
General Position Summary: Works in collaboration with Medical
Director, and independently, to assess, plan and provide patient
care, specifically in outpatient wound care, within the scope of
the provider license. Orders, interprets and records results of
clinical tests and takes appropriate action. Prescribes medication
and orders relevant testing or forms of treatment and coordinated
referrals as needed. Maintains an accurate, complete patient
medical record. Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data within the scope
of practice identified by the Board of Nurse Practitioners. A
moderate degree of complexity to include mild to comprehensive
medical decision making. Accurately perform physical examinations
on patients with acute and chronic wounds. Assess, diagnose, and
manage chronic conditions for patient population. Prescribes
antibiotic therapy in accordance with applicable federal, state,
and local requirements. Communicates with Primary Care Physician
(PCP), referral sources, home health agencies or office staff
regarding changes in patient’s condition. Assess patient needs and
qualifying criteria for Hyperbaric treatment. Maintains an accurate
accounting of visits in the patients’ medical record. Completes
patient medical record documentation within 24 hours. Contribute to
the development of new services, programs, or processes. Administer
medications, order diagnostic labs /tests, and perform basic
procedures according to the training and needs of the patient and
department. Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value
of the organization. Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that
reflect the Keys to Excellence. Secondary Functions: Participates
in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and
inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and
seminars. Reviews department and applicable hospital wide policies
and procedures annually. Functions as emergency hyperbaric chamber
operator, as needed. All other duties as assigned. Additional /
Seasonal Responsibilities: Participates in the development of
programs and/or processes to enhance patient care. Job Scope: This
job involves: Recurring work situations with occasional variation
from the norm. Performance of duties independently as well as under
the direct supervision of provider. Supervisory Responsibility:
Works under the direction of the Supervising Physician (SP). Meets
with SP on a weekly, if not daily, basis to review report and
implement forms of patient care/treatment. Participates in
educational training initiated or provided by the cardiologists.
Interpersonal Contacts: Contacts: Are normally made with others
both inside and outside the hospital. Specific Job Skills & Mental
Activities: Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled
patients, culturally diverse patients and emotionally distressed
patients Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable
manner. Possess visual and hearing acuity, and/or the ability to
assess, document and implement action required to meet
patient/family needs. Provides medical care to all age groups
delineated by the practicing specialty. Able to cope with varying
and unpredictable situations tactfully with staff, patients, family
members, visitors, and the general public. Able to respond to
emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional
manner. Education and/or Experience: 2 years of college to include
Nurse Practitioner Program (required) Basic computer skills
(required). CPR/BLS (required within 30 days of hire) Introductory
40-hour hyperbaric course (required within 180 days of hire)
Maintenance of RN license (required throughout employment) Physical
Demands & Job Conditions: Heavy Exert up to 100 lbs. of force
occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up
to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Worker is exposed
to contact with chemicals and contact with infectious fluids.
Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking,
stooping, crawling, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending,
kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting
up to 50-100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists,
and feet. This is a safety sensitive position. OSHA Exposure
Category: OSHA Exposure Category 1 Involves exposure to blood, body
fluids, or tissues.
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