Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert wound management and advanced nursing care to diverse patient populations, including those in outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care settings. Your expertise will drive positive patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments, innovative treatment plans, and collaborative care strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough wound assessments, including evaluating wound type, size, depth, and signs of infection or complications.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans utilizing evidence-based practices and advanced techniques such as debridement, dressings, and skin grafts.
• Administer specialized treatments including Botulinum toxin injections for specific conditions and esthetic laser therapies when applicable.
• Manage complex cases involving diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and vascular wounds across various settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and case managers—to optimize patient recovery and prevent recurrence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care procedures, infection prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to promote healing.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks; ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Stay current with advancements in wound management techniques, ICD coding standards (ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures, and relevant clinical research to enhance practice quality.

Requirements

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with current certification in wound care or related specialty preferred.
• Proven experience in acute care settings such as hospitals (Level I or II trauma centers), ICU units, or emergency rooms.
• Strong background in critical care, infectious disease management, diabetes management (including limb salvage), and post-operative wound care.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner; experience with Athenahealth is a plus.
• Knowledge of advanced procedures such as suturing, catheterization, IV infusion therapy, sterile technique, and venipuncture.
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms for remote patient monitoring and consultations.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including pediatrics (Pediatrics), geriatrics (Memory Care), hospice patients (Palliative Medicine), individuals with developmental disabilities or chronic conditions.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with physiology knowledge to evaluate complex cases quickly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills to educate patients on wound management strategies effectively while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA. Join us in delivering compassionate wound care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported through ongoing education and collaboration across disciplines.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Work Location: On the road