Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Description

We are seeking a Part-Time Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Siloam Springs, AR. This on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver specialized wound care services, supporting patient recovery and quality outcomes across the care continuum.

In this role, you will serve skilled nursing and long-term care residents, providing comprehensive wound assessment, staging, and treatment planning for diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds. The position is scheduled for one day per week, day shift, Monday through Friday, offering a focused clinical commitment with meaningful impact on resident well-being.

The compensation package includes an annual salary range of $22,000 to $26,000 USD, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, malpractice insurance coverage, continuing education credits, and professional recertification reimbursement to support your ongoing growth as a wound care specialist.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings
• Stage pressure injuries in accordance with NPIAP guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds
• Manage wound VAC therapy, including initiation, monitoring, and adjustments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including nursing staff, physicians, and therapists
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on wound prevention and care protocols
• Monitor healing progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically indicated
• Document all assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EMR system
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies
• Prescribe medications, dressings, and wound care supplies within scope of practice

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorial degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active, unrestricted Arkansas Nurse Practitioner license
• National Nurse Practitioner board certification
• Proven experience in wound care, including comprehensive wound assessment
• Expertise in pressure injury staging per NPIAP guidelines
• Experience treating diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure wounds
• Proficiency in wound VAC management
• Strong EMR documentation skills and attention to detail
• Preferred: Wound care certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Preferred: DEA registration
• Preferred: Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings
• Preferred: Background in adult, family, or geriatric care