Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)- South Dakota

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Position Summary

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides specialized clinical care for patients with acute and chronic wounds. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex wounds using evidence-based practices, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to promote wound healing, prevent complications, and improve patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic wounds including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic wounds

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Perform wound care procedures consistent with training and privileges, including debridement, dressing selection, and application of advanced wound therapies

• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

• Manage wound-related infections and coordinate care for limb preservation when applicable

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, podiatry, vascular surgery, infectious disease, and rehabilitation services

• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care management, prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications

• Coordinate care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and long-term care settings

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

• Support compliance with wound care protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Current NP or PA certification and state licensure

• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging

• DEA registration or eligibility

• Prior experience or certification in wound care preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in wound assessment and management

• Knowledge of advanced wound care therapies and products

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and patient education abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Hospital inpatient units, outpatient wound care centers, long-term care facilities, and home-based settings

• Schedule may include clinic hours and limited on-call responsibilities depending on program needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout clinical environments

• Manual dexterity for wound care procedures

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for wound assessment and patient communication