Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Hillside, NJ
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
Join a dynamic and respected healthcare team as a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) on a temporary assignment. This opportunity is with a well-established hospital system in Newark, NJ, providing essential inpatient wound care services within the General Surgery Division. As a vital member of the wound care team, you will deliver advanced care to patients in a collaborative, high-acuity environment, ensuring optimal outcomes through skilled assessment, treatment, and ongoing wound management. This full-time contract role is designed to offer immediate support and coverage for the department, working closely alongside experienced NPs, supervising physicians, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
This Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) position is ideal for professionals seeking to expand their clinical skills and contribute meaningfully to patient recovery. You will be responsible for evaluating and managing complex wounds, performing debridements in both bedside and operating room settings, and implementing advanced wound care therapies. Utilizing EPIC EMR for documentation, you will ensure all patient care is accurately recorded and communicated with the broader team. The assignment follows a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call obligations, providing a well-structured work-life balance for the duration of the engagement.
As a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C), you will round daily on inpatient consults, coordinate closely with surgical teams, and play a critical role in collaborative care planning. The position involves managing a patient load of approximately 15 patients per day, shared with an experienced NP and under the supervision of a dedicated physician. The hospital’s commitment to excellence and interdisciplinary support ensures you will have all the resources needed to deliver top-tier wound care.
The ideal candidate for the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) role will have significant experience in wound care, including proficiency in debridement techniques and the management of negative pressure wound therapy (wound vacs). You should be adept at thriving in fast-paced, high-volume hospital settings and possess the ability to collaborate across clinical disciplines for optimal patient outcomes. Temporary privileges and expedited credentialing are available, facilitating a seamless onboarding process for qualified providers ready to make an immediate impact.
This contract role offers exceptional support, including paid housing, travel accommodations, and comprehensive malpractice coverage. The hospital values its locum staff, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where your expertise is recognized and your contributions matter. Working in Newark, NJ, you will enjoy the benefits of serving a diverse patient population within a vibrant and resource-rich urban healthcare setting.
If you are an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) looking to make a difference and eager to start promptly, we encourage you to apply today using the job application button. Your skills and dedication will be instrumental in supporting patient recovery and advancing best practices in wound care management.
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Summary- Temporary, full-time contract assignment within a leading hospital system’s General Surgery Division
- Focus on inpatient wound care with operating room involvement
- Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call duties
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strong clinical support
- Daily inpatient wound consults, rounds, and follow-up care
- Assessment, documentation, treatment planning, and ongoing management for surgical wounds
- Performing debridements at bedside and in the operating room
- Application and management of negative pressure wound therapy (wound vacs)
- Collaborating with supervising physicians, experienced NPs, and interdisciplinary teams
- Utilizing EPIC EMR for accurate patient documentation
- Competitive contract compensation (details provided upon inquiry)
- Paid housing and travel accommodations for locum staff
- Virtual credit cards for housing flexibility
- Top-rated malpractice insurance coverage
- Personalized attention and support throughout the assignment
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license
- Previous wound care experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in bedside and OR debridement
- Ability to apply and manage wound vac therapy
- Comfort in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting
- Eligible for temporary privileges; credentialing process can be expedited
- Experienced in advanced wound care and surgical wound management
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Efficient and detail-oriented in documentation and patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to urgent department needs
- Available to begin assignment promptly
- Assignment offers immediate start and defined contract period
- Supportive, inclusive organizational culture
- Opportunity to work within a vibrant and diverse healthcare community in Newark, NJ
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; the hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Take the next step in your career as a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) and apply now by clicking the job application button. Your expertise can make a vital difference in patient care and recovery!