About this opportunity
Rural Staffing Services lists this Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opportunity in ephrata, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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Worksite address
ephrata, WA, 98823, US
Who can apply
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