Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) – Wound Care Advanced Practitioner (WCAP)

The Nursing Home Wound Care Advanced Practitioner (AP) is a skilled clinical professional, either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), specializing in wound assessment, treatment, and management in a PALTC setting.

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans for residents with various wounds.
• Administer advanced wound treatments such as debridement and negative pressure therapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated wound prevention and care strategies.
• Implement evidence-based prevention protocols, provide staff education, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain detailed documentation, participate in quality improvement activities, and serve as a clinical resource.
• Address infections promptly, advocate for residents’ needs, and engage families in wound care education.
• Utilize electronic health records and telemedicine tools effectively.
  
  

Qualifications include a relevant degree, minimum two years of experience, board certification (AANP/ANCC/PA-C), and preferred specialty certification in wound care. The role is full-time, requiring strong communication, leadership, and physical capabilities, with benefits provided. The AP will work both on-site and in community settings, ensuring high-quality wound management and improved resident outcomes.