An acute care hospital in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner for a 13-week locum tenens assignment. The provider will work in an outpatient wound care clinic, performing specialized procedures including sharp debridement, biopsies, and biologic skin graft applications.
This is a no-call assignment with full support staff, high patient volume, and the possibility of temporary privileges for expedited start .
Estimated Total Income Over 13 Weeks: $50,000
Assignment HighlightsPractice Setting: Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
Average Daily Census: 20 patients
Patient Population: All ages (Neonates - Geriatrics)
Special Procedures: Sharp debridement, biopsies, biologic skin graft applications, total contact casts
Support: MD and specialty wound care staff
EMR: Epic
Credentialing: 90 days - Temporary privileges possible with clean background
Pay Ranking: Top 10-15% of market for similar outpatient wound care NP assignments in Minnesota
HPA Healthcare: Joint Commission Certified Agency
Travel: Prepaid
Malpractice: Covered by HPA
Minimum 1 year of wound care experience required
Competency in sharp debridement and advanced wound care techniques
Familiarity with Epic charting preferred
Experience in outpatient clinic settings
Ability to manage high patient volume with efficiency and quality care
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds
Perform wound care procedures including debridement and biologic grafts
Collaborate with wound care physicians and support staff
Document and manage patient care in Epic
Provide patient and family education on wound care management
Support interdisciplinary team goals to optimize healing outcomes