Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Wound Care

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Akron, Ohio (South Territory: Massillon, Wooster, Olmsted Falls, Tallmadge, Twinsburg)

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 per year

About This Opportunity

A leading Akron Ohio-area firm is a respected healthcare organization building a dedicated Wound Care Division in the post-acute and geriatric space. The organization invests in its clinicians and supports evidence-based care that improves resident outcomes and quality of life.

The Opportunity

You will join a collaborative team as a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner, working in skilled nursing facilities across the South territory. You'll assess and treat acute and chronic wounds, lead clinical rounds, and mentor nursing staff - all with flexible scheduling, no on-call requirements, and genuine autonomy to own your patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Assess wounds and develop individualized treatment plans with physicians and care teams.
• Perform advanced wound care procedures including debridement, compression therapy, and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
• Lead wound care rounds and coordinate follow-up visits across assigned facilities.
• Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, pressure injury management, and evidence-based dressing protocols.
• Maintain electronic health record (EHR) documentation and ensure compliance with skilled nursing facility (SNF) standards.
• Collaborate with dietitians, physical therapists, and nursing leadership on resident-centered care.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives for wound prevention and infection control.

What You'll Need

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN/DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Ohio.
• National Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC or AANP).
• One of the following wound care certifications: WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse), WCC (Wound Care Certified), CWS (Certified Wound Specialist), or CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse) - or willingness to obtain with company financial support.
• One year of wound care experience.
• Valid Certificate to Prescribe (CTP or CTP-E) and DEA number.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience.
• Familiarity with Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards.
• Advanced communication and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no on-call or weekend requirements.
• Competitive benefits: health insurance, dental and vision coverage, health savings account (HSA), life insurance, and 401(k) with retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Full malpractice insurance coverage.
• DEA licensure reimbursement every three years.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance.
• Parental leave.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout facilities for prolonged periods.
• Capacity to lift up to 15 pounds and perform reaching, bending, and stooping movements.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and communication skills to perform essential duties.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.