Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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.