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Wound Care Nurse (Athens area)

L5

ascendmedicalgeorgiapcAthens, GAtoday

$62,000 - $83,000 per year

Occupations

Registered NursesLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesAcute Care Nurses

Industries

Home Health Care ServicesGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Description: Wound Care Nurse (LPN/RN)
Job Summary: Ascend Medical is hiring experienced Wound Care Nurses (LPN or RN) to support our growing wound care program across Northeast Georgia. This is a traveling, home to home role supporting multiple regions. The ideal candidate brings strong wound care expertise, comfort working independently, and a patient-first mindset. You will assess, treat, and manage complex wounds while collaborating with providers and clinical teams to improve healing outcomes and patient quality of life.
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (Part-time, Full-Time)
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive wound and patient health assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized wound care plans
  • Perform wound treatments, dressing changes, and topical applications
  • Monitor healing progress and identify signs of infection or complications
  • Educate patients and families on wound care and prevention
  • Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to coordinate care
  • Document assessments, treatments, and progress in the EMRTravel between designated clinic locations within the territory
  • Stay current on wound care best practices and clinical guidelines
What We Offer:
  • Predictable schedule (3 days per week)
  • Competitive rate of $45 (LPN) and $60 (RN)
  • Onboarding and training support
  • Collaborative clinical environment
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
  • About Ascend Medical
Ascend Medical is on a mission to elevate body, mind, and soul through integrated primary and behavioral healthcare delivered across virtual, clinic, home, and senior living settings. Our values guide everything we do: Patients before Profits Empathy before Expedience Progress before Stagnation Team before Individual Safety before Everything Ascend Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Active Georgia LPN or RN license (required)
  • Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience (required)
  • Home health or clinic-based wound care experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with Tabora EMR preferred
  • Strong knowledge of wound healing, infection prevention, and DME related to wound care
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between clinics
  • Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills
  • Compassionate, flexible, and committed to high-quality care
  • Experience with pediatric patients, tube feeding, or med-surg nursing is a plus
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$62,000 - $83,000 per year

Location

Athens, GA

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

Home Health Care Services

Posted

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