Full Job Description
This is position is 1 day per week.
This day is Require to be during the week. No Weekend Shifts.
Day Shift
Base Salary 33,800K plus RVU Incentive .
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wound Care Practitioner to deliver specialized wound care services in collaboration with facility wound nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The NP/PA will manage acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries- all stages, rashes, skin tears, malignant wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and post-surgical wounds, using evidence-based practices to optimize patient healing and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical exams specific to wound care needs.
- Develop and evaluate individualized treatment plans tailored to wound severity, etiology, and patient health status.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to support wound evaluation and management.
- Prescribe medications, topical agents, and therapeutic interventions as needed.
2. Wound Management
- Perform advanced wound care procedures such as conservative sharp debridement, prescribing of appropriate wound treatments, and negative pressure wound therapy.
- Monitor wound healing progress with thorough documentation and photography.
- Adjust treatment protocols based on healing trajectory and patient response.
- Utilize evidence-based clinical guidelines to guide wound interventions.
3. Patient & Family Education
- Educate patients and caregivers on wound care best practices, hygiene, pressure offloading, and nutritional support.
- Promote preventive strategies to reduce wound recurrence.
- Offer emotional support and guidance throughout the treatment process.
4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and case managers.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care rounds and case conferences as needed by the facilities.
- Facilitate referrals to specialty providers when indicated.
5. Quality Improvement & Professional Development
- Contribute to wound care quality initiatives and clinical audits.
- Stay informed on the latest advances in wound management through continuing education.
- Assist in developing and updating wound care policies and clinical pathways.
6. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records in accordance with legal and institutional requirements.
- Ensure adherence to all state and federal guidelines, including CMS and Joint Commission standards.
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure:
- Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited Practitioner program.
- Current and unrestricted California Practitioner license.
- Active NPI number and DEA registration (or eligibility).
Certifications:
- National board certification as an NP /PA
- Certification in wound care (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWS) preferred but not required to begin.
Experience:
- Prior experience in wound care, dermatology, or surgical nursing is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and wound documentation tools.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $33,800.00 – $40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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