APRN/PA - Wound Care

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Closing Date:

10/31/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | SUSL Trauma Mid-L C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join and help develop a comprehensive Inpatient Wound Care Service. This position will provide specialized assessment and management of patients with complex acute and chronic wounds throughout the inpatient setting.  The Inpatient Wound Care APRN/PA will work collaboratively with the Wound Care Medical Director, RN wound care specialists, Emergency General Surgery/Trauma and Acute Care Surgery teams, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, pharmacy, case management, coding and billing, and other interdisciplinary partners to provide evidence-based, patient-centered wound care.  The APRN/PA will play a central role in establishing standardized inpatient wound care practices, providing bedside procedures and advanced wound therapies, coordinating multidisciplinary care, supporting accurate documentation and coding, and developing processes that facilitate a seamless transition to outpatient wound care after hospitalization.  This position offers an opportunity to participate in the development of a comprehensive UAMS wound care program, including future expansion into outpatient wound care, telewound services, digital wound measurement and imaging, and partnerships with post-acute care facilities. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Three years of nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
• APRN License
• Acute Care Certification

PA

• Master's in PA Studies
• PA Licensure
• Acute Care Certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior specialized wound care experience.  

• Experience with complex wound assessment and management.  

• Experience performing wound debridement.  

• Experience with negative pressure wound therapy.  

• Experience managing postoperative and surgical wounds.  

• Experience with pressure injury prevention and staging.  

• Experience in trauma, acute care surgery, or inpatient surgical services.  

• Certification or advanced education in wound care.  

• Experience with quality improvement, program development, or clinical research.  

• Experience educating healthcare professionals or learners.  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of patients with acute, chronic, surgical, traumatic, pressure-related, and complex wounds. 

• Perform bedside wound evaluations, including assessment of wound etiology, tissue characteristics, drainage, infection, perfusion, surrounding skin, and healing potential. 

• Perform and/or assist with bedside wound debridement within the APP's scope of practice, credentialing, and privileges. 

• Develop individualized wound care plans based on current evidence, patient comorbidities, wound characteristics, goals of care, and anticipated disposition. 

• Manage surgical wounds, including postoperative wound assessment, dressing selection, incision management, wound complications, and coordination with surgical services. 

• Recommend and apply advanced wound dressings and wound care products based on wound type and clinical indication. 

• Initiate, manage, and troubleshoot negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) when clinically appropriate. 

• Monitor wound progression and modify treatment plans based on clinical response. 

• Recognize and appropriately escalate wounds requiring surgical intervention, vascular evaluation, infectious disease consultation, plastic surgery involvement, or other specialty care. 
• Respond to inpatient wound care consultations in a timely manner. 

• Establish standardized workflows for receipt, triage, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of wound care consultations. 

• Provide ongoing management of patients requiring continued wound care during hospitalization. 

• Communicate recommendations clearly to the primary medical and surgical teams and bedside nursing staff. 

• Serve as a clinical resource for providers and nursing staff regarding complex wound management. 
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary wound care rounds. 
• Wound care RN specialists 

• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery/Emergency General Surgery 

• Plastic Surgery 

• Physical and Occupational Therapy 

• Nutrition/Dietetics 

• Pharmacy 

• Nursing 

• Case Management/Social Work 

• Coding and Billing 

• Rehabilitation and post-acute care partners 

• Coordinate treatment plans addressing mobility, nutrition, pressure redistribution, infection prevention, pain management, and discharge needs. 

• Promote a consistent interdisciplinary approach to wound prevention and treatment across the hospital. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity:

Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity

Hazards:

Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes