Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Vantage Health Partners; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Malpractice insurance

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in West Memphis, AR seeks a part-time Wound Care Nurse Practitioner for two skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role is on-site, one day per week, with travel between sites to provide specialized wound care.

Responsibilities include wound assessments, pressure injury staging, individualized treatment planning, wound VAC management, and comprehensive EMR documentation. Competitive sign-on bonus and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP).
• Active, unrestricted Arkansas NP license and board certification.
• Wound care experience with comprehensive assessment skills.
• Willingness to travel between two facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments across wound types.
• Stage pressure injuries per NPIAP guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans.
• Manage diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds.
• Oversee wound VAC therapy and monitor progress.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in EMR.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians.
• Educate patients and families on wound prevention and care.

Skills

Wound care

Wound assessment

Pressure injury staging

EMR documentation

Travel between facilities

Education

MSN or DNP

Tools

EMR

Job description

Description

We are seeking a part-time Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to serve two skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in West Memphis, AR. This on-site, part-time role offers a focused schedule of one day per week, day shift, Monday through Friday, providing specialized wound care to a vulnerable patient population.

As the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner, you will perform comprehensive wound assessments, stage pressure injuries in accordance with NPIAP guidelines, and develop and manage treatment plans for diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds. You will oversee wound VAC management and maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record while traveling between the two facilities to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

This position offers a competitive compensation package of $22,000 to $26,000 per year, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, malpractice insurance coverage, continuing education credits, and reimbursement for professional recertification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments across diverse wound types
• Stage pressure injuries in accordance with NPIAP guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized wound care treatment plans
• Manage diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds
• Oversee wound VAC therapy, including initiation, monitoring, and adjustments
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the EMR
• Collaborate with facility nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention and care practices
• Monitor wound healing progress and modify care plans as needed
• Travel between the two West Memphis facilities to provide consistent wound care coverage
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and best practices

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited NP program
• Active, unrestricted Arkansas Nurse Practitioner license
• National NP board certification
• Wound care experience with comprehensive wound assessment skills
• Proficiency in pressure injury staging per NPIAP standards
• Experience treating diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds
• Experience with wound VAC management
• Proficient in EMR documentation
• Willingness to travel between the two facilities
• Preferred: Wound care certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Preferred: DEA registration
• Preferred: Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute experience
• Preferred: Adult, family, or geriatric background