Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Wound Care)

Curana-Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

CME support

Paid time off

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver specialized wound care within skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior living communities. You will perform comprehensive wound assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor healing with clinical autonomy.

Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, dietitians, and facility leadership, you’ll drive improved outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and enhance quality metrics while using advanced

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Wound care certification preferred.
• Experience in wound care with strong clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized wound care with comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic wounds and related conditions.
• Collaborate with facility staff to improve healing outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.
• Document in the EMR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educate staff and caregivers on wound prevention and care protocols.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical autonomy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

At Curana Health, our wound care providers play a critical role in helping seniors heal, maintain independence, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

You'll work directly within skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior living communities, providing specialized wound assessment, treatment, and management to some of the most medically complex patients in healthcare. Rather than treating patients episodically, you'll develop ongoing relationships with facility teams and residents while driving meaningful improvements in healing outcomes and quality of care.

This is an opportunity to practice with autonomy, leverage innovative technology and data-driven insights, and see the direct impact of your clinical expertise every day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver Specialized Wound Care

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin tears, ulcers, and other complex skin conditions.
• Monitor wound progression and modify treatment plans to promote optimal healing outcomes.
• Perform bedside wound care procedures within scope of practice.

Improve Clinical Outcomes

• Identify risk factors that contribute to delayed wound healing and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with facility staff to prevent wound development and reduce complications.
• Support initiatives focused on reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving quality metrics.

Partner with Interdisciplinary Teams

• Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, dietitians, and facility leadership to coordinate care.
• Educate facility staff and caregivers on wound prevention, treatment protocols, and best practices.
• Serve as a wound care resource and clinical expert within assigned communities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the EMR.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based wound care practices.

Why This Role Is Different

Focus on Wound Care Excellence

Spend your time practicing specialized wound care, not managing a high-volume primary care panel. You'll evaluate, treat, and monitor a wide range of acute and chronic wounds while helping facilities improve clinical outcomes.

Make a Visible Impact

Your work directly influences healing rates, infection prevention, hospital avoidance, quality measures, and resident quality of life. Few specialties provide such immediate and measurable clinical impact.

Technology That Supports Better Outcomes

Our providers utilize advanced documentation tools, predictive analytics, and clinical technologies designed to improve efficiency, identify risks earlier, and support better patient outcomes.

Practice with Independence

Enjoy autonomy in managing your patient caseload while collaborating with physicians, facility leadership, nursing staff, and clinical partners.

Be Rewarded for Results

Our compensation model rewards both productivity and quality, creating meaningful opportunities for providers who deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Build Lasting Relationships

Unlike hospital-based care, you'll follow patients throughout their healing journey and become a trusted clinical partner to residents, families, and facility teams.

What We Offer

We recognize the expertise required to deliver exceptional wound care and are committed to supporting our providers with the tools, resources, and flexibility they need to succeed.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package
• Productivity and quality-based incentive opportunities
• Uncapped earning potential
• Opportunity for additional earnings tied to clinical performance and outcomes

Professional Support

• Strong clinical and operational support teams
• Advanced technology and streamlined workflows
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• CME support and continuing education resources

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling
• Generous paid time off
• Clinical autonomy with administrative support
• Opportunity to focus on patient care rather than excessive administrative burden

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
• UpToDate Clinical Decision Support Subscription
• CME Support
• Paid Time Off

Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health's comprehensive benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• Wound care experience strongly preferred
• Wound Care Certification (WCC, CWS, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care