Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Ascend Medical; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Potential for full-time transition

Work across multiple sites

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner. This role involves managing acute and chronic wounds, developing treatment plans, and administering therapy in a patient-centered environment. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and relevant certifications. This is a 1099 contract position with the opportunity to transition to full-time work. Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wound care management.
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic wounds.
• Develop individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Administer and oversee IV and infusion therapies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient care plans.
• Provide patient education on wound care and infusion therapy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulations.
• Travel to patient homes or clinics as needed.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient management

Independent work

Education

Active Georgia NP license

IV Therapy certification

Infusion Therapy certification

Wound Care certification

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ALS (Advanced Life Support)

Tools

IV Therapy

Infusion Therapy

Wound Care

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Description

Title: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – 1099 Contract, Full-Time Eligible

Type: 1099 Contract, Eligible for Full-Time

Overview: Ascend Medical is seeking a skilled Wound Care Nurse Practitioner with expertise in wound management and infusion therapies. This is a 1099 contract position with the opportunity to transition to full-time employment.

About Ascend Medical

Founded in 2021, Ascend Medical is redefining primary care by integrating behavioral, metabolic, and emotional health. Our hybrid care model combines virtual, in-home, and clinic-based services to meet patients wherever they are. We partner with traditional PCPs to expand access to high-quality care and accept all major insurance plans.

Our Values

• Patients before profits
• Empathy before expedience
• Progress before stagnation
• Team before individual
• Safety above all

At Ascend, you’ll join a team of compassionate, innovative professionals delivering patient-centered care. Our focus on quality has earned us a net promoter score consistently above 95, reflecting the high satisfaction of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic wounds.
• Develop individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Administer and oversee IV and infusion therapies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient care plans.
• Provide patient education on wound care and infusion therapy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Travel to patient homes or clinics across the East Atlanta area as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days per week

Qualifications

• Strong clinical decision-making and patient management skills
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor

Why Join Ascend Medical

• Competitive compensation with potential for full-time transition
• Apply your specialized skills in a patient-focused environment
• Work across multiple sites in wound care and infusion therapy

Equal Opportunity Employer. Ascend Medical is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our patients and shape our industry. We believe that the unique contributions of each individual are the drivers of our success. To make sure that our services and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, for the benefit of our employees, services, and community.

Requirements

Required Experience & Certifications:

• Proven experience in wound care management
• Active Georgia NP license
• IV Therapy certification
• Infusion Therapy certification
• Wound Care certification
• Bereavement certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ALS (Advanced Life Support)