Wound Care & HBOT - Advanced Practitioner (Vestal, NY)

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital-Wound Care is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner who will play a crucial role in managing and treating various types of wounds and supervising HBOT.

As a Guthrie Nurse Practitioner, you play an important role in caring for our patients while acting as a patient advocate and collaborating with physicians and advanced practice providers, as well as Guthrie Specialists throughout the strong referral network.

Highlights of the Opportunity

• The assessment of and treatment of patients’ wounds and understanding the etiology of wounds. NP spends 90% of time in outpatient treatment and 10% inpatient.
• Share in the supervision of HBOT patients equally with other APPs on the Wound Care team.
• The knowledge of wound care principles, appropriate wound dressing techniques and the prescribing of medications.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses and therapists in an inpatient setting, to ensure comprehensive inpatient care.
• Effective coordination and communication with colleagues creating a teamwork approach to patient care.
• Clear communication with patients and their families regarding wound care instructions.
• Ability to educate patients on proper wound care at home.

Candidate Requirements

• Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Master's degree from an accredited program.
• New grads are welcome to apply.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $114,600-$123,000 depending on experience
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage with tail
• Guthrie Retirement Savings Plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contributions
• Allowance for primary licensure fees Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals
• Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development

• $2,500 CME allowance for conference registration, certifications, or membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies.
• Physician mentoring and leadership training opportunities are available.
• Within one year of employment, wound care certification is supported; within six months, HBOT certification is supported.
• APP council and other leadership opportunities for advanced practice providers.

Supportive Transition

• Paid relocation expenses paid for qualified candidates
• Accompanying partner placement assistance available
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie

Contact Your Recruiter

 Cathy J. Hawkes - Sr. Physician Recruiter
 cathyj.hawkes@Guthrie.org

About the Facility

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital has served the city of Binghamton and surrounding communities with compassionate patient care for the last 99 years. Acquired by Guthrie, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, in early 2024, Guthrie Lourdes joins Guthrie in serving Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York

About the Community

Located in the Southern Tier of New York State, Binghamton is in Broome County, New York, a 3-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, and home to Binghamton University, the state of New York’s flagship public university, which has consistently ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country according to US News & World Report.  A midsize university town, the Binghamton area boasts great diversity in culture, religion, and lifestyle. The area is home to an Indian Cultural Center, mosques, and places of worship that are home to faiths from around the world. The community’s cost of living is 10% below the national average and is known for having nationally recognized public schools ranked in the top 500 in the country.  Known as the Carousel Capital of the world, plentiful recreation and leisure activities abound in the area such as hiking, bicycling, tennis, pickleball, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing, all to be enjoyed in the area’s four-season climate.  In recognition of the area’s ethnic diversity, there are many excellent dining choices to enjoy, as well as minor league sporting events, opera, and theatre. For the wine connoisseur, the New York State Finger Lakes and Wine Country region is within a 1 ½ hour drive.

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.