Wound Care Nurse

Ascend Medical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training support

Collaborative clinical environment

Opportunity to make a direct impact on

Competitive rate per visit

Job summary

Ascend Medical is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse (LPN or RN) to support our growing wound care program across Northeast Georgia. This traveling, home-to-home role covers Buford, Braselton, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Loganville and nearby areas, with a 3-day-per-week schedule.

Applicants should have wound care expertise, be comfortable working independently, and possess a Georgia LPN or RN license with at least 2 years of wound care experience. Travel between clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia LPN or RN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years wound care experience is required.
• Home-health or clinic-based wound care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound and patient health assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans.
• Perform wound treatments, dressing changes, and topical applications.
• Monitor healing progress and identify signs of infection or complications.
• Educate patients and families on wound care and prevention.
• Travel between designated clinic locations within the territory.

Skills

Wound care

EMR experience

Travel between clinics

Patient education

Education

Active Georgia LPN or RN license

Tools

Tabora EMR

Job description

Job Summary

Ascend Medical is hiring experienced Wound Care Nurses (LPN or RN) to support our growing wound care program across Northeast Georgia. This is a traveling, home to home role supporting multiple regions. The ideal candidate brings strong wound care expertise, comfort working independently, and a patient‑first mindset.

Job Type

Full‑time, Part‑time, Contract

Employment Type

1099 Independent Contractor (Part‑time, Full‑time)

Description

Wound Care Nurse (LPN/RN)

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday (3 days per week)

Territory

Buford, Braselton, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Loganville and surrounding Northeast Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound and patient health assessments
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans
• Perform wound treatments, dressing changes, and topical applications
• Monitor healing progress and identify signs of infection or complications
• Educate patients and families on wound care and prevention
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to coordinate care
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress in the EMR
• Travel between designated clinic locations within the territory
• Stay current on wound care best practices and clinical guidelines

What We Offer

• Predictable schedule (3 days per week)
• Competitive rate of $45 per visit (LPN) and $60 per visit (RN)
• Onboarding and training support
• Collaborative clinical environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes

About Ascend Medical

Ascend Medical is on a mission to elevate body, mind, and soul through integrated primary and behavioral healthcare delivered across virtual, clinic, home, and senior living settings. Our values guide everything we do:

• Patients before Profits
• Empathy before Expedience
• Progress before Stagnation
• Team before Individual
• Safety before Everything

Ascend Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Requirements

• Active Georgia LPN or RN license (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience (required)
• Home‑health or clinic‑based wound care experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Tabora EMR preferred
• Strong knowledge of wound healing, infection prevention, and DME related to wound care
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between clinics
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills
• Compassionate, flexible, and committed to high‑quality care
• Experience with pediatric patients, tube feeding, or med‑surg nursing is a plus

Salary Description

$45–$65 per visit