Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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

At Rural Staffing Services, we believe rural healthcare deserves thoughtful, relationship driven recruiting support built around people, community, and long term sustainability.

We are proud to be partnering with Columbia Basin Hospital in beautiful Central Washington to help identify a compassionate and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their multidisciplinary Wound Care Team.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a collaborative rural healthcare setting while helping patients heal, regain quality of life, and feel supported every step of the way.

Start Here

When organizations partner with Rural Staffing Services, our goal is to create a more personal and meaningful hiring experience for everyone involved.

That means our team works directly with candidates first so hospital leadership receives thoughtful, vetted introductions rather than stacks of resumes.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we would love to connect and learn more about your clinical experience, your approach to patient care, and what matters most to you in your next chapter.

This Is More Than a Wound Care Role

This is not simply a clinic position.

This is an opportunity to become part of a mission driven healthcare team deeply connected to the community it serves.

As a Wound Care NP or PA, you will help patients through some of their most vulnerable healing journeys while collaborating closely with nurses, physicians, specialists, caregivers, and community providers to deliver thoughtful, evidence based care.

You will have the ability to practice hands on medicine, build meaningful patient relationships, and contribute to improving health outcomes throughout rural Central Washington.

Why Ephrata, Washington?

Located in the heart of Central Washington, Ephrata offers the kind of lifestyle many healthcare professionals are searching for.

With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, the region is known for its outdoor recreation, wide open landscapes, and welcoming rural communities. Whether you enjoy boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, golfing, camping, or simply slowing down and enjoying a quieter pace of life, Ephrata offers access to it all.

The area combines the affordability and connection of small town living with convenient access to larger regional amenities throughout Central Washington.

About Columbia Basin Hospital

Columbia Basin Hospital is a respected rural healthcare organization serving communities throughout the region with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient centered care.

Their team of more than 200 professionals is dedicated to ensuring patients can receive high quality care close to home while fostering a workplace culture centered around collaboration, respect, and service.

What You Will Do

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

What You Will Bring

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 include:

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

Why This Role Matters

In rural healthcare, access to specialty care matters deeply.

This role helps ensure patients in Central Washington can receive specialized wound care services close to home without needing to travel long distances for treatment.

Your work will directly impact healing outcomes, patient quality of life, and the overall health of the community.

Position Highlights

Part time regular position
Flexible and negotiable scheduling
20–30 hours per week
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

A Place to Lead and Belong

Columbia Basin Hospital values clinicians who bring heart, teamwork, adaptability, and compassion into the workplace.

Here, you are not simply filling a position. You are becoming part of a healthcare team that believes relationships matter and that rural communities deserve exceptional care close to home.

How to Apply

Rural Staffing Services is proudly assisting with this search.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we would love to connect with you confidentially and share more about the team, community, and next steps in the process.