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*Overview* The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Advanced Practitioner (AP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who works independently while collaborating effectively with nursing facility leadership and staff. The AP will manage the comprehensive medical needs of patients in PALTC environments to: * Improve quality of care and outcomes * Improve the healthcare experience for members and families * Reduce unnecessary/preventable hospitalizations of members * Decrease unnecessary costs *Responsibilities* *1. Patient Care* * Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, assess health conditions, and develop care plans for patients. * Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, prescribe medications, and order/interpret diagnostic tests. * Monitor and manage patients' health status, adjusting care plans as necessary. * Provide preventive care services, such as vaccinations, routine screenings, and health counseling. * Work closely...

*Job Summary* The Nursing Home Wound Care Advanced Practitioner (AP) is a highly skilled clinical professional responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management of wounds in residents of a PALTC facility. This AP is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with specialized training in wound management who: * Reduce wound-related complications * Improve quality of care and outcomes * Improve the healthcare experience for members and families * Reduce unnecessary/preventable hospitalizations of members * Decrease unnecessary costs *Duties* *1*. Comprehensive Assessment: Perform thorough assessments of residents with existing wounds or at risk for developing wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, surgical wounds, and other skin integrity concerns. *2.* Individualized Care Planning: Develop, implement, and periodically revise individualized wound care plans, tailored to each resident’s specific needs, comorbidities, and...