Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Socket.dev; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Wound Care seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive wound care to nursing facility patients, including debridement and advanced dressings, within a physician-led team that supports clinical growth.

The role is mobile and facility-based, requiring daily travel between locations using your own vehicle. MSN or DNP, active NP license, and board certification are required; prior wound care is preferred, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted NP license in the state of practice.
• National board certification (FNP/AGNP or relevant)
• Wound care experience preferred but training provided
• DEA registration or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for daily travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wound care to patients in nursing facilities.
• Utilize debridement and advanced dressings as part of wound management.
• Work within a physician-led team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Travel daily between multiple patient locations with a personal vehicle.

Skills

NP wound care

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Education

MSN or DNP

Tools

DEA registration

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. We're a leading national wound care physician group seeking motivated and driven Nurse Practitioners of all backgrounds to join our team.

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

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

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION

• 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.