Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Skilledwoundcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hours CME

Conferences

Workshops

Online courses

Job summary

Skilled Wound Care seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive wound care in nursing facilities. You’ll join a physician-led team, travel between locations daily, and use advanced dressings and debridement to improve patient outcomes.

Thorough training is provided with CME, conferences and workshops. Base pay ranges from $120,000 to $145,000 annually, with potential to exceed $171,000+ through bonuses and additional services. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited institution.
• Active NP license in state of practice.
• National board certification (FNP/AGNP) required.
• Wound care training provided; prior experience preferred but not required.
• DEA registration or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license andReliable personal vehicle for daily travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care to patients in nursing facilities with debridement and advanced dressings.
• Work within a physician‑led team to improve patient outcomes.
• Travel between multiple patient locations daily using a company‑provided or personal vehicle.

Skills

NP license

Wound care

DEA registration

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

SKILLED WOUND CARE

Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

As an experienced or new-to-wound-care Nurse Practitioner, you’ll manage your patient outcomes based on your clinical expertise and direction. At Skilled Wound Care, you are a valued member of a close-knit team, making a real difference in the lives of patients with chronic wounds.

MEANINGFUL WORK

Provide comprehensive wound care to patients in nursing facilities, utilizing the latest advancements in wound healing - including debridement and advanced dressings. You’ll work within a collaborative, physician-led team model that supports your clinical growth and patient outcomes every step of the way.

COMPREHENSIVE NP WOUND CARE TRAINING

Skilled Wound Care provides thorough training and ongoing education for all clinicians:

• 36 hours of company-provided CME
• Conferences
• Workshops
• Online courses

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION

Full-time Nurse Practitioners can expect a competitive compensation package aligned with national wound care NP averages:

• Starting base pay of $120,000 - $145,000 annually
• Earn up to $171,000+ with additional services and performance-based bonuses. No earning cap.
• Per-patient visit pay
• Per-procedure pay
• Quarterly bonus program with the potential to earn up to 30% additional income
• Reimbursement for the application of biological skin substitutes

TIME COMMITMENT

• No call
• Work together with your team to build a schedule that works for you
• Custom software system designed to reduce admin and documentation time
• This is a mobile, facility-based role - you will travel between multiple patient locations daily. Must be very comfortable with extensive daily driving, have a reliable personal vehicle, and hold a valid driver's license.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution
• Active and unrestricted NP license in the state of practice
• National board certification required (FNP, AGNP, or relevant specialty)
• Wound care experience preferred but not required - comprehensive training provided
• DEA registration or willingness to obtain
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and be fully comfortable with significant daily driving between nursing facilities.

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

I love the camaraderie and support I receive from my colleagues at Skilled Wound Care. The last team retreat weekend in Miami was a great way to connect and learn from each other, developing greater enjoyment through our evening events. - Dr. Tim O., former surgery resident and now a Skilled Wound Care Physician.

WHY WOUND CARE, WHY NOW

Wound care is a dynamic and ever-advancing field. New biological therapies - such as amniotic tissue application - are being rapidly adopted. This is a great time to enter or expand into wound care as an NP. The energy among clinicians in this space is electric. If you’re a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact on your patients and community, we encourage you to apply.

Skilled Wound Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.