Certified Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care - Cleveland Ohio Akron

Certified Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care
Specialty Reports To: Medical Director Wound Care Division

Compensation: Highly competitive base salary ($115k-$125k+) ** We are open to paying a higher salary for the right person **

Geographic locations covered: Ohio - Medina, Wooster, Massillon, Akron

Organization Overview:
Our client is launching an innovative Wound Care Division, expanding our continuum of care for geriatric and long-term care residents. This new program presents an exciting opportunity to help shape a specialized care model within a well-established and respected healthcare system.

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Division will operate as a dedicated business entity, closely collaborating with existing programs, including Wellspring, Fast Response, Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a specialty in wound care to provide expert clinical management in post-acute and long-term care settings. The ideal candidate is passionate about geriatrics, has hands-on wound care experience, and holds at least one wound care certification.

This is a mobile role that requires travel between assigned facilities within a regional territory. You will assess, treat, and monitor wound healing while working in partnership with facility staff to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver advanced wound care services at designated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities
• Assess, diagnose, and treat chronic and acute wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers
• Conduct regular patient rounds, follow-ups, and chart reviews
• Collaborate with attending physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes
• Prescribe appropriate treatments and medications in accordance with licensure and prescriptive authority
• Educate staff, patients, and families on wound prevention, care plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to meet all regulatory and compliance standards
• Stay current with the latest wound care practices, tools, and technologies
• Adhere to Ohio Revised Code and applicable state scope-of-practice laws

• Maintain all required certifications and credentials, including DEA registration, if applicable
• Travel within the assigned territory (no overnight travel required)

Requirements:

Education & Licensure:

• Active RN and CNP license in the state of Ohio
• Certificate to Prescribe (CTP or CTP-E) and DEA registration (or willingness to obtain)

Experience & Certification:

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on wound care experience
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse)
  • WCC (Wound Care Certified)
  • CWS (Certified Wound Specialist)
  • CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse)

Preferred Traits:

• Genuine passion for working with the elderly and improving their quality of life
• Strong clinical judgment, self-direction, and excellent interpersonal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary ($115k-$125k+) ** We are open to paying a higher salary for the right person **
• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided for Ohio roles)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.