Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this vital role, you will deliver expert wound management, advanced treatment modalities, and patient-centered care to promote healing and improve quality of life. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and specialists across various settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in acute, sub-acute, and chronic wound care environments while utilizing your extensive clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluating wound etiology, size, depth, exudate, and infection signs using advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Develop and implement personalized wound management plans incorporating evidence-based practices such as debridement, dressings, compression therapy, and advanced modalities like dermal fillers or laser treatments when appropriate.
• Administer specialized treatments including botulinum toxin injections for pain management or spasticity reduction in select cases.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on wound prevention strategies, proper dressing techniques, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to support healing.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects aimed at advancing wound care practices and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure with certification in wound care or related specialties preferred; active state license required.
• Proven experience in wound management within hospital settings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or outpatient clinics.
• Familiarity with advanced treatment techniques including suturing, IV infusion therapy, sterile processing, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of medical coding systems such as CPT, ICD-10/ICD-9 for accurate documentation and billing purposes.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR platforms like Epic or Athenahealth; telehealth experience is a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment skills combined with excellent communication abilities to educate patients effectively.
• Additional skills such as infection control protocols, pain management strategies—including acute pain management—and familiarity with specialty procedures like spinal taps or catheterization are advantageous. Join our dedicated team where your expertise will help transform lives through innovative wound care solutions! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a rewarding environment focused on excellence in patient care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person