Foot/ Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services Overview

MDB Health Services is hiring a part-time Foot/Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide wound and foot care to residents of long-term care facilities in the Ruston, Louisiana area.

For more than 13 years, MDB Health Services has provided medical and psychiatric care to residents of long-term care communities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Position details

• Location: Ruston, Louisiana area
• Employment type: Part-time
• Scope of care: Wound Care and Foot Care
• Work setting: Long-term care facilities

Responsibilities

• Assess wounds and foot conditions and develop individualized care plans.
• Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other appropriate wound-care procedures.
• Monitor wound healing, foot health, and patient progress.
• Support pain management related to wounds and promote patient comfort.
• Educate patients and facility staff on wound care, prevention, and foot-care practices.
• Communicate with facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical documentation.
• Travel to designated long-term care facilities in the assigned area.

Required qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Louisiana.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills related to wounds and foot conditions.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage responsibilities across multiple facilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualification

• Experience working in long term care settings