Wound Care Nurse Practitioner - 2 Days a week

Description

We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Columbus, Ohio. This part-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver specialized wound care to patients across our healthcare network, combining advanced clinical assessment with comprehensive treatment planning in a professional hospital and health care setting.

This role is structured as two days per week, with rotating assignments across three facilities in central Ohio: Columbus, Dublin, and Bellefontaine. The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner will provide hands-on patient care, conducting thorough wound assessments, staging, and debridement, and developing individualized treatment plans that support optimal healing outcomes and quality of life for patients.

We offer competitive compensation reflecting the experience and credentials this specialized role requires. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced advanced practice provider who is passionate about wound care and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including measurement, staging, and documentation
• Conduct sharp and non-sharp debridement procedures as clinically indicated
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized wound care treatment plans
• Evaluate patient progress and modify interventions to promote healing
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, dressing care, and self-management
• Prescribe medications, dressings, and wound care supplies in accordance with state regulations
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Identify and manage complications such as infection, delayed healing, and pressure injuries
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care outcomes

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited NP program
• Active Ohio APRN license
• National NP board certification (FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP)
• Active DEA registration
• Demonstrated expertise in wound assessment and staging
• Proficiency in debridement techniques
• Experience developing comprehensive wound care treatment plans
• Preferred: Wound care certification (WCC, CWS, or CWCN)
• Preferred: Skilled nursing or long-term care experience
• Preferred: Proficiency with EMR documentation systems
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills