What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner 1/2 day per week position at Vantage Health Partners?
Description
We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a part-time, on-site basis. This professional role offers the opportunity to deliver specialized wound care to patients across north-central Arkansas, with a rotating schedule of two days per week among three facilities located in Batesville, AR, Heber Springs, AR, and Fairfield Bay, AR.
In this position, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based wound management, performing on-site patient assessments, staging wounds, performing debridement, and developing individualized treatment plans that promote healing and improve patient outcomes. You will work closely with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure continuity of care across each location.
This part-time position offers competitive compensation reflecting the experience and advanced clinical expertise required for this role.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a part-time, on-site basis. This professional role offers the opportunity to deliver specialized wound care to patients across north-central Arkansas, with a rotating schedule of two days per week among three facilities located in Batesville, AR, Heber Springs, AR, and Fairfield Bay, AR.
In this position, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based wound management, performing on-site patient assessments, staging wounds, performing debridement, and developing individualized treatment plans that promote healing and improve patient outcomes. You will work closely with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure continuity of care across each location.
This part-time position offers competitive compensation reflecting the experience and advanced clinical expertise required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive wound assessments and accurately stage wounds
- Conduct sharp and non-sharp debridement procedures as clinically indicated
- Develop and implement individualized wound care treatment plans
- Monitor patient healing progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly
- Prescribe medications, dressings, and wound care supplies within scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers
- Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention and home care techniques
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and facility policies
- Travel between assigned facilities in Batesville, Heber Springs, and Fairfield Bay on scheduled days
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited NP program
- Active Arkansas APRN license
- National NP board certification (FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP)
- Active DEA registration
- Proven experience in wound assessment and staging
- Demonstrated proficiency in debridement techniques
- Strong ability to develop and manage wound care treatment plans
- Preferred: Wound care certification (WCC, CWS, or CWCN)
- Preferred: Skilled nursing or long-term care experience
- Preferred: Proficiency with EMR documentation systems