The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner will provide specialized wound care consults and manage various types of ulcers and surgical wounds in nursing facilities. They will also perform bedside procedures, develop treatment plans, and educate staff on wound prevention strategies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted NP license, a DEA license, and a Master’s degree in Nursing. A minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is required.
postgraduate degreeCommunicationTime managementPatient educationElectronic medical recordsDebridementWound careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationWound assessmentPressure ulcer managementWound stagingInfection managementDiabetic ulcer treatmentSurgical wound careVascular wound care
Job description
Overview Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.
We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.
Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.
Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you.
Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Wound care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Wound care care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized wound care consults in nursing facilities
Evaluate and manage pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and vascular wounds
Perform wound assessments and staging
Conduct bedside procedures such as debridement and advanced wound treatments
Develop wound care treatment plans including dressings, offloading, and infection management
Collaborate with facility staff to prevent wound development and recurrence
Educate nursing staff and caregivers on wound prevention strategies
Document progress and treatment outcomes in EMRs
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
Active and unrestricted NP license
DEA license required
CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
Graduation from an accredited NP program
Preferred: Experience in Wound care (training available if not)
Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
