Wound Certified Nurse Practitioner (Value-Based Care)

Wound Company Provider Group • Rockville, MD

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wound Company is seeking a Wound Certified Nurse Practitioner to practice wound care in patients' homes and assisted living communities. This role is part of a unique value-based care model where providers are empowered to spend meaningful time with patients, focus on prevention, and deliver outcomes that matter, rather than focusing on the volume of procedures. The company has special contracts with insurance companies and medical groups that pay for better, more affordable wound care. This model prioritizes longitudinal patient relationships, early intervention, and clinically appropriate care.

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with a passion for patient-centered, relationship-driven care.
• Wound care certified—or actively pursuing certification (WOCNCB or equivalent).
• Committed to evidence-based practice and ethical care delivery.
• Comfortable working in home-based and community settings.
• Motivated to be part of a transformational, value-based care model.
• Master’s Degree.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing (SBON) in the state(s) where the nurse practices.
• Board Certified as Nurse Practitioner in the State(s) where the Nurse Practitioner practices.
• Current Certification in Wound Care.
• Minimum 3 years full time experience in Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, or Outpatient clinic practicing as a certified wound specialist and a minimum of 1 year practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a wound related role.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certification: Completion of a WOCN Society accredited educational program and certification by the WOCNB in wound care.
• CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) Alternative: Wound Care Certified, Certified Wound Specialist with a minimum of 3 years working as a wound specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and related skin conditions.
• Deliver care primarily in patients’ homes and assisted living facilities, with opportunities to expand into skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
• Utilize telehealth to enhance access, continuity, and timely interventions when appropriate.
• Perform debridement and other procedures only when medically necessary, in strict alignment with CMS guidelines and best practices.
• Determine visit frequency based on clinical need, ensuring patients are seen on a medically necessary cadence—not routine weekly wound checks.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Focus on early intervention, prevention, and durable healing outcomes—not unnecessary procedures.
• See an average of 3–5 patients per day, primarily through in-person visits.
• Travel within thoughtfully designed geographic zones that group patients together to minimize unnecessary driving.
• Spend extended, meaningful time with each patient to assess, treat, and educate.
• Schedule and follow up with patients based on medical necessity and healing progression, not fixed visit schedules.
• Use the remainder of your day to collaborate closely with home health agencies, ancillary services, and caregivers.
• Ensure your plan of treatment (POT) is being carried out effectively and is achieving the intended clinical outcomes.
• Adjust care plans proactively based on patient progress and care team feedback.

Benefits

• Up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year plus 8 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holidays.
• Amazing health insurance. 100% employer-paid premium and 75% of premium for your dependents when choosing the base High Deductible Health Plan option.
• 401(k) Retirement Plans.
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability.
• Competitive salary.
• No nights or weekends.
• Part-time options available.
• Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding, nationally recognized clinical organization.
• Ongoing support from a highly specialized, wound-certified clinical team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level