Advanced Practice Provider, Wound Care & Clinical Educator

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation and CME benefits

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision, disability & a

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join a Clinical Nurse Specialist–style role focused on wound care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The position blends advanced clinical practice with education, consultation, and quality improvement to promote optimal wound healing and skin integrity outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an NP Master's or Doctorate, IL licensure, and national certification in Adult-Gerontology or Family NP, with WOCN/WCC/CWS

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Illinois NP licensure or ability to obtain upon hire.
• National certification as Adult-Gerontology or Family NP.
• WOCN/WCC/CWS wound care certification preferred.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and manage complex wounds across care settings.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and perform wound procedures including debridement.
• Order and interpret wound-related diagnostics and labs; provide inpatient consultations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, nutrition and care teams.
• Lead education, mentorship, and competency development for staff.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and wound care policy development.

Skills

Wound care

Inpatient/outpatient experience

Clinical education

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Job description

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to serve in a Clinical Nurse Specialist-style role focused on Wound Care, supporting patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This position blends advanced clinical practice with education, consultation, and quality improvement to promote optimal wound healing and skin integrity outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Advanced practice role specializing in acute and chronic wound management
• Practice across hospital and outpatient clinic settings
• High level of autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunity to influence clinical practice, education, and quality initiatives
• Supportive, team-based environment with strong nursing and physician partnership

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and management of complex wounds, ostomies, and skin integrity concerns
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Perform wound procedures including debridement and advanced wound therapies
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and labs related to wound care
• Provide inpatient wound and skin consultations across hospital units
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, nutrition, and other care team members
• Support appropriate use of specialty beds, surfaces, and equipment

Education & Consultation

• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical staff
• Develop and deliver wound care and pressure injury prevention education
• Mentor Skin Care Champions and frontline nursing staff
• Support competency development and ongoing staff education

Leadership & Quality Improvement

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives focused on wound outcomes
• Monitor wound care metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist with policy, procedure, and guideline development
• Support regulatory and accreditation readiness related to wound and skin care

Research & Evidence-Based Practice

• Integrate current evidence and best practices into clinical care
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and clinical innovation efforts

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Illinois, or ability to obtain upon hire
• National certification as Adult-Gerontology or Family NP
• Wound Care Certification (WOCN, WCC, CWS, or equivalent) preferred
• BLS / ACLS required
• 3-5 years of wound, ostomy, or skin care experience preferred
• Experience in both acute care and outpatient settings strongly desired

Benefits

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
  • $131,184 - $144,716
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Generous provider referral bonus