Nurse Practitioner Wound Care Part Time

Job Summary:

This day is Require to be during the week. No Weekend Shifts.

Part Time

We are growing our team !

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wound Care Practitioner to deliver specialized wound care services in collaboration with facility wound nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The NP/PA will manage acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries- all stages, rashes, skin tears, malignant wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and post-surgical wounds, using evidence-based practices to optimize patient healing and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical exams specific to wound care needs.
• Develop and evaluate individualized treatment plans tailored to wound severity, etiology, and patient health status.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to support wound evaluation and management.
• Prescribe medications, topical agents, and therapeutic interventions as needed.

2. Wound Management

• Perform advanced wound care procedures such as conservative sharp debridement, prescribing of appropriate wound treatments, and negative pressure wound therapy.
• Monitor wound healing progress with thorough documentation and photography.
• Adjust treatment protocols based on healing trajectory and patient response.
• Utilize evidence-based clinical guidelines to guide wound interventions.

3. Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care best practices, hygiene, pressure offloading, and nutritional support.
• Promote preventive strategies to reduce wound recurrence.
• Offer emotional support and guidance throughout the treatment process.

4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and case managers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care rounds and case conferences as needed by the facilities.
• Facilitate referrals to specialty providers when indicated.

5. Quality Improvement & Professional Development

• Contribute to wound care quality initiatives and clinical audits.
• Stay informed on the latest advances in wound management through continuing education.
• Assist in developing and updating wound care policies and clinical pathways.

6. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records in accordance with legal and institutional requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all state and federal guidelines, including CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited Practitioner program.
• Active NPI number and DEA registration (or eligibility).

Certifications:

• National board certification as an NP /PA
• Certification in wound care (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWS) preferred but not required to begin.

Experience:

• Prior experience in wound care, dermatology, or surgical nursing is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and wound documentation tools.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person