Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Aimhire; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A wound care nurse practitioner role is available to serve residents across three Arkansas facilities. The candidate will provide specialized wound care, manage ulcers, and coordinate treatment plans under the Wound Director.

Requirements include an active Arkansas NP license with board certification, hands-on wound care, and prior long-term care experience. On-site work is required two days per week with a prompt start within 2–4 weeks.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Arkansas NP license and board certification.
• Hands-on wound care experience with NPIAP staging and wound vacs.
• Experience in nursing home / long-term care required.
• Must live within one hour of all three facilities.
• On-site work 2 days/week.
• Available to start within 2–4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat chronic, infected, and complex wounds.
• Manage diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure ulcers.
• Perform wound staging according to NPIAP guidelines.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate treatments, diagnostics, and wound vacs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and primary care physicians.
• Complete clinical documentation.

Skills

Wound care

NPIAP staging

Wound vacs

Clinical documentation

Education

Arkansas NP license & board certification

Job description

Experience: 1+ years as an NP with wound care experience

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care to residents across three skilled nursing facilities in Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat chronic, infected, and complex wounds.
• Manage diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure ulcers.
• Perform wound staging according to NPIAP guidelines.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate treatments, diagnostics, and wound vacs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and primary care physicians.
• Complete clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Arkansas NP license and board certification.
• Hands-on wound care experience, including NPIAP staging and wound vacs.
• Previous nursing home / long-term care experience is mandatory.
• Must live within one hour of all three facilities.
• Available on-site 2 days/week.
• Able to start within 2–4 weeks.
• Working days determined by the Wound Director.
• No visa sponsorship available; US work authorization required.