Wound Care part-time?

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Specializes in Surgery.

Hi!

So as I'm always on the hunt for the perfect side hustle, I've been contacted by a recruiter for a part-time NP wound care job. Apparently I would visit a few SNFs per day, and change dressings, perform minor bedside excisions, debride if needed, prescribe treatment. They are willing to train, pay me while I train and pay for wound care certification. The autonomy, flexibility and task-oriented nature of this role appeals to me and as I have a surgical background the 'blood and guts' part doesn't bother me. 

Those that have done this work;  is it depressing given these patient are mostly elderly at end-of-life or rewarding? Do you like what you do? Can I become competent with part-time (1 day a week) work?

TY!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care.

I am working on getting my NP, and not sure what I would want, but this is something up my alley. Those dying patients with horrible pressure injuries are not surgical candidates. Debridement of necrotic tissue is still very important for wound health, while healing may not be the goal it helps reduce odor and allows the wound to be 'cleaned' more effectively.  I do hospital inpatient as an RN, and I have a small amount of debridement training, so I do sometimes cut out some excessive easily removed necrotic tissue. Caring for the the people that spennd months or years dying is painful. But, treating their wounds and prescribing treatmetns that may help with odor, pain or even occasionally healing is still a positive thing. And some people have wounds you can treat. Competency may take some time, but as a nurse you probably did do some wound care. You can also become certified in it.

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OP, Did you end up getting the job.? 

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Specializes in CWS Certified Wound Specialist.

Great job, great money, and total flexibility. 

 

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