Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PRN - Wound Care

Curana Health•Waterloo, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it. As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities. Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for. Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you. For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our PRN wound care rounding team. In this role, you will provide specialized wound assessment and management services across skilled nursing and senior living facilities, working on a flexible, as-needed basis. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and quality of life of seniors through expert wound care intervention and collaboration with facility teams.

Requirements

Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations and current board certification in your field.
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
Strong clinical assessment, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Punctuality, organizational ability, and capacity to work independently across multiple facility settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wound care, long-term care, or post-acute settings strongly preferred.
Wound care certification (e.g., CWS, CWCN, WCC) preferred but not required.
This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that Periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive wound assessments, develop individualized wound care treatment plans, and manage wounds including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and venous/arterial wounds.
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled wound care rounds across assigned facilities, monitor healing progress, reassess treatment plans, and escalate complex cases as appropriate.
Collaborate with facility nursing staff, primary care providers, and other members of the care team to ensure seamless, coordinated wound care management tailored to each resident's needs.
Educate facility staff, residents, and families on wound prevention strategies, appropriate wound care techniques, and signs of infection or deterioration to support optimal outcomes.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough wound care documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance wound care outcomes, reduce facility-acquired pressure injuries, and support regulatory survey readiness.