Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop treatment plans for nursing home residents Perform wound debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures Document patient conditions, treatments, and progress according to professional standards Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes Educate nursing staff and caregivers on wound prevention and management Follow up on patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed Travel to different nursing home facilities (one facility per day) Manage a daily caseload of 20-30 patients QualificationsCurrent Nurse Practitioner license in California Master's degree or higher in Nursing At least one year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner Experience in wound care preferred but not required (no wound care certification necessary) Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal and communication abilities Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Work Schedule8-hour workdays One nursing home facility per day Consistent assignment to specific cities to minimize travel variation LocationPractice areas include Modesto, Merced, Sonora, and Madera, California Practitioners typically serve one geographic area consistently Compensation & BenefitsFull-Time (W-2): Competitive salary range: $170,000 - $190,000 annually

Benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Continuing education allowance Part-Time (1099): Daily rate: $750 - $850 per day Independent contractor status Additional BenefitsMileage reimbursement for all work-related travel Reasonable commute expectation (maximum ~1 hour) Professional development opportunities Flexible scheduling options

Why Join Us? Make a significant impact on patient quality of life Work independently while having the support of a collaborative healthcare team Establish meaningful relationships with facility staff and patients Develop specialized expertise in wound care Enjoy a balanced workload with predictable scheduling