Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Rural Staffing Services; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 85,411 - 112,963; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employer‑matched retirement plan

Paid time off

Credential fees paid

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cafe discounts

Job summary

Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, Washington, is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a part‑time, regular position. The role focuses on wound care within a rural hospital setting, performing comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, debridement, dressing selection, diagnostics, and collaborative care to support patients through healing.

The position offers an hourly pay rate of $62.00–$82.00, with 20–30 hours per week and a flexible schedule, along with

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NP or PA license.
• Board certification in NP or PA specialty.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in wound care, dermatology, surgery, vascular care, or related specialty.
• Proficiency in wound assessment and debridement techniques.
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Perform bedside procedures including debridement.
• Apply wound dressings and advanced therapies.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging related to wound management.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope and clinic protocols.
• Collaborate with wound-care nursing staff and physicians.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Procedural skills

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative care

Education

Active NP or PA license

Board certification in NP or PA

DEA registration

Job description

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Job Opening: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Columbia Basin Hospital
Ephrata, Washington
$62.00 – $82.00 per hour
Part‑Time Regular Position
20–30 Hours Per Week | Flexible Schedule

Join a multidisciplinary wound care team in a collaborative rural healthcare setting. You will help patients heal, regain quality of life, and support them throughout their recovery.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for patients with acute and chronic wounds
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized evidence‑based treatment plans
• Perform bedside procedures including sharp and mechanical debridement
• Select and apply wound dressings and advanced wound therapies
• Perform incision and drainage procedures when indicated
• Utilize therapies including negative‑pressure wound therapy, biologics, and compression therapy
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, labs, imaging, and vascular studies related to wound management
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and clinic protocols
• Monitor healing progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Work closely with wound‑care nursing staff to ensure coordinated patient care
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, home‑health agencies, and referring providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and care‑planning meetings
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding wound prevention and healing expectations
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation
• Support quality‑improvement initiatives and evidence‑based clinical standards

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Board certification in NP or PA specialty
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in wound care, dermatology, surgery, vascular care, or related specialty
• Proficiency in wound assessment and debridement techniques
• Strong clinical decision‑making and procedural skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient education abilities
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to care

Preferred Qualifications

• Wound Care Certification such as WCC, CWCN, CWON, or equivalent
• Experience with advanced wound care modalities
• Experience in outpatient or specialty clinic settings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• Minimum of $2,000 provided with medical plan enrollment to help offset healthcare expenses
• Employer‑matched retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Washington State DOH and DEA credential fees
• Free life insurance and voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Café food discounts

About Columbia Basin Hospital

Columbia Basin Hospital is a respected rural healthcare organization serving communities throughout Central Washington with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care. Their team of more than 200 professionals fosters a collaborative, respectful, and service‑oriented workplace culture.