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.