Wound Care LPN/RN at Ascend Medical Georgia PC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wound Care, Patient Education, Clinical Judgment, Infection Prevention, Communication Skills, Documentation Skills, Compassion, Flexibility, Home Health Experience, DME Familiarity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Traveling position. Several territories available. Flexible schedule. 1099 Contractor 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! This is a 1099 independent contractor position, with flexible scheduling based on your availability and patient needs. As a contractor, this role does not include W-2 benefits such as health insurance or paid time off, but it offers substantial professional autonomy and work-life flexibility. Key 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. Requirements Qualifications Active nursing license (LPN or RN) in the state of practice. 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. Additional experience with pediatric patients, tube feeding, or medical-surgical nursing is a plus. Must be willing to drive through a designated territory as well as have wound care experience. Join Us at Ascend Medical Ascend Medical is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the patients we serve. We value curiosity, kindness, and the courage to think differently. If you’re ready to bring your heart and clinical skill to a role that makes a daily difference—we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

As a Wound Care Nurse, you will assess, plan, and implement care for patients with complex wounds. You will also educate patients and families on wound care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.