Wound Care Nurse

Ascend Medical•Gwinnett, GA

5d•$45 - $60

About The Position

Traveling position. Gwinnett area. Must have wound care experience and be willing to travel throughout the designated territory. Flexible schedule. $45/hr-LPN, $60/hr-RN Job Summary: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Nurses (LPN or RN) to join our growing healthcare team. This is a high-impact role focused on providing expert wound care in a home health setting. The ideal candidates will have prior wound care experience, strong clinical judgment, and a passion for patient-centered care. As a Wound Care Nurse, you will assess, plan, and implement care for patients with complex wounds, ensuring the highest standards of treatment and compassionate service. You will play a critical role in patient education and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support healing and improve quality of life. Company Summary: Ascend Medical is a rapidly expanding healthcare organization on a mission to elevate body, mind and soul. Though an innovative blend of virtual, in-clinic, in-home and senior living spaces, we provide accessible, relationship-based primary and behavioral healthcare across all life stages. Our values: Patients before Profits Empathy before Expedience Progress before Stagnation Team before Individual Safety before Everything At Ascend Medical, you’ll be part of a team of caring and innovative professionals who are forging a new path in healthcare – one that is patient-centered, affordable, and highly convenient. Ascend boasts the highest patient satisfaction scores in the industry (net promoter score consistently above 95) and we excel in delighting patients. What We Offer: Flexible schedule and work/life balance Inclusive, supportive, thriving culture. We want you to love working here!

Requirements

Active Georgia nursing license (LPN or RN).
Wound care experience required (home health experience strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of wound healing principles and infection prevention.
Familiarity with DME (Durable Medical Equipment) related to wound care.
Ability to travel between patient homes (reliable transportation required).
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Must be willing to drive through a designated territory as well as have wound care experience.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience with pediatric patients, tube feeding, or medical-surgical nursing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of wounds and patients’ overall health status.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Perform wound care treatments including dressing changes and application of topical agents.
Monitor healing progress, watching for infection or complications.
Educate patients and families on wound care, prevention, and self-management.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
Accurately document assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
Provide care for all home health patients within scope of practice.
Stay current with best practices and advancements in wound care.