Wound Care - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient WOCN APRN is a highly skilled advanced practice nurse specializing in assessment, management, and prevention of complex wounds, ostomies, and continence-related conditions. This role provides expert consultation across inpatient units, delivering evidence-based care, promoting optimal patient outcomes, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. The WOCN APRN serves as a clinical leader, educator, and resources for patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (APRN required).
Current APRN licensure in applicable state.
Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in wound and ostomy care, preferably in an inpatient setting.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in acute care or hospital-based consultation roles.
Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and data-driven practice.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including identification of wound etiology and accurate staging/classification.
Develop and implement individualized wound care plans, including advanced dressing recommendations and treatment modalities.
Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives, including risk assessment, staff guidance, and protocol implementation.
Provide ostomy care services, including preoperative stoma site marking and postoperative management.
Deliver ostomy education to patients and caregivers, ensuring competence in self-care prior to discharge.
Troubleshoot complex ostomy complications and provide ongoing support to optimize patient outcomes.
Collaborate closely with hospitalists, surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case reviews to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
Provide formal and informal education to nursing staff, providers, and ancillary personnel on wound care, pressure injury prevention, and ostomy management.
Collaborate with Nursing Education to provide education to clinical staff and help maintain competencies associated with wound care
Support onboarding and ongoing competency development related to WOCN practices.
Contribute to patient and family education initiatives to improve health literacy and outcomes.