NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Wound Care (Diabetes Center of Excellence-Harlingen)

Position Information

Posting NumberUTHRGV50

Working TitleNURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Wound Care (Diabetes Center of Excellence-Harlingen)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationHarlingen, Texas

DepartmentOfc of UT Health RGV/Ambulatory Operations

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

The PA/ APRN provides comprehensive wound management services in an outpatient wound care setting. This role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of acute and chronic wounds. The provider will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based wound care.

Description of Duties

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including etiology identification, risk evaluation, and documentation.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for chronic and acute wounds (e.g., diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, burns).

• Perform wound care procedures such as debridement (sharp, enzymatic, mechanical), dressing application, compression therapy, and negative‑pressure wound therapy management.

• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests (vascular studies, imaging, labs, cultures).

• Prescribe medications, treatments, and durable medical equipment as appropriate by licensure.

• Monitor progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal healing.

• Identify complications and escalate to supervising physician/specialists as needed.

• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care, dressing changes, infection prevention, offloading, lifestyle modifications, and comorbidity management (diabetes, vascular insufficiency, nutrition).

• Provide clear, culturally sensitive instructions to promote healing and prevent recurrence.

• Coordinate care with physicians, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, nurses, case managers, and home health agencies.

• Participate in case reviews, quality improvement efforts, and team meetings.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record ( EHR ).

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, CMS guidelines, and state scope‑of‑practice regulations.

• Support coding accuracy and proper wound‑care billing practices.

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and outcomes tracking.

• Follow clinic protocols for infection control and wound‑care best practices.

• Performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education

Nurse Practitioner:

Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Physician Assistant:

Master’s degree from an accredited university in a recognized field of science or an accredited education program for physician assistants.

Preferred Education

NA

Licenses/Certifications

Nurse Practitioner:

Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners and approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant:

Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants; Current Certification from NCCPA .

Preferred:

Certified Wound Specialist ( CWS ), Wound Ostomy Continence certification ( WOCN ).

Required Experience

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistantor APRN (NP) in the state of practice.

• National certification (PA‑C, FNP‑BC, AGNP‑C, etc.).

• Current BLS certification.

• Experience in wound care, primary care, surgery, dermatology, emergency medicine, or another relevant specialty.

Preferred Experience

• Certified Wound Specialist ( CWS ), Wound Ostomy Continence certification ( WOCN ).

• Experience with sharp debridement.

• Experience in outpatient wound care centers or hyperbaric medicine

Equipment

Nurse Practitioner:

Use of standard office equipment. Use of medical equipment as required.

Physician Assistant:

Standard medical and surgical instruments and equipment. Personal computer and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Outpatient clinical environment with routine direct patient care. Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform hands-on wound procedures. May involve exposure to bodily fluids and infectious materials ( PPE provided).

Other

• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.

• Knowledge of evidence‑based wound management practices.

• Excellent patient communication and education abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date12/07/2026

Grant Funded PositionYes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date01/31/2030

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/53122

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• State Licensure

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Additional Document