NP Wound Care Full-time
Spa Creek Health

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Job Title: Wound Care NP/PA

Department: Wound Care

Reports To: Supervising Physician / Medical Director

Job Purpose

The Wound Care NP/PA provides direct patient care under the supervision of a wound care physician. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic wounds, performing wound-related procedures, and educating patients and families. The NP/PA ensures compliance with state scope of practice laws, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations focused on wound care.

  • Perform wound-related procedures, including debridement, dressing selection/application, and use of advanced wound care therapies.

  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies related to wound care.

  • Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with supervising physician.

  • Provide patient and caregiver education regarding wound care and prevention.

  • Accurately document clinical encounters in the EMR in accordance with coding and compliance standards.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team conferences.

  • Maintain professional development, certification, and continuing education requirements.

  • Adhere to organizational policies, infection control standards, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

  • Current NP or PA license in [State] with prescriptive authority.

  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).

  • Wound care certification (CWCN, CWS, or equivalent) preferred.

  • 2+ years of relevant clinical experience preferred (primary care, surgery, emergency, wound care).

  • Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills.

 

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