Nurse Practioner / Physician Assistant
Company: INNOVATIVE WOUND SOLUTIONS
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Innovative Wound Solutions is a
leading medical group that provides high-quality, patient-centered
care to the underserved post-acute patient population. We seek a
motivated and compassionate mid-level providers to join our dynamic
team. If you are passionate about wound care and want to make a
difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. We are
interested in candidates who are capable of rounding autonomously
within a team, especially those with 1 year of prior acute/hospital
experience. Job Summary: As an Outpatient Post-Acute Wound Care
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, you will play a critical
role in the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with
acute and chronic wounds. You will work collaboratively with our
multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive wound care services
to our outpatient population within the Los Angeles (Lancaster,
Palm Dale, Santa Clarity and surrounding areas). Your expertise and
dedication will be instrumental in promoting wound healing,
preventing complications, and improving patients' quality of life.
Key Responsibilities: Wound Assessment: Perform thorough wound
assessments, including wound dimensions, tissue viability,
infection status, and associated symptoms. Treatment Planning:
Develop individualized wound care plans based on assessment
findings, evidence-based practices, and patient goals. Wound
Dressing and Procedures: Administer wound dressings, debridement,
and other advanced wound care procedures as needed. Patient
Education: Educate patients and their families on wound care
techniques, prevention strategies, and self-care practices to
promote healing. Collaborative Care: Work closely with physicians,
nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to
coordinate care and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Documentation:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including wound
assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes. Quality
Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to
enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of wound care services.
Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs and concerns,
ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support.
Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Nursing with
certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Board certification as
a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse
Practitioner (AGNP) preferred. Licensure: Current state NP license
and DEA registration. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
certification. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
as a Nurse Practitioner, with a focus on wound care in an
outpatient or post-acute care setting. Wound Care Certification:
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) certification or wound
care specialization preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with
patients, families, and healthcare team members. Team Player:
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and
contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
Compassion: A strong commitment to providing compassionate and
patient-centered care. Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking
and problem-solving abilities to address complex wound care
issues.
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