Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
Jacksonville, FL
NP
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
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Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Weekends
- No weekends
- On the floor
- No call
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- NP
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
*Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (1099)*
*Skilled Nursing Facilities | Jacksonville, FL*
*Elements Wound Therapy* is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide on-site care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) throughout the Jacksonville area. This is a *1*099 independent contractor role designed for a confident, procedure-driven NP who is comfortable managing complex wounds and practicing autonomously in a post-acute setting.
Our team specializes in advanced wound management, partnering closely with SNF leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes, accelerate healing, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
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*Why This Role Stands Out*
- Consistent SNF rounding schedule
- High volume of complex wound cases
- Regular opportunities for sharp debridement and advanced therapies
- Strong collaboration with DONs, wound nurses, and rehab teams
- Autonomy with supportive clinical leadership
- No nights, weekends, holidays, or call
*Clinical Responsibilities*
- Perform weekly (or more frequent as indicated) wound rounds in assigned SNFs
- Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, measurements, and staging
- Perform sharp/surgical and selective debridement
- Apply cellular tissue products (CTPs) and advanced wound care modalities when indicated
- Develop and adjust evidence-based wound treatment plans
- Manage complex wounds including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous/arterial ulcers, and surgical wounds
- Collaborate with facility staff, therapy teams, and interdisciplinary care providers
- Provide clear wound care orders and ensure implementation by facility staff
- Document all encounters accurately in EMR with appropriate CPT and medical necessity alignment
- Support facility goals related to quality metrics and rehospitalization reduction
*Qualifications*
- Active, unrestricted Florida ARNP license
- National certification (FNP-BC/FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC/AGNP-C, or AGACNP-BC)
- Minimum 1+ year Nurse Practitioner experience in wound care REQUIRED
- Wound care certification strongly preferred (WCC, CWS, CWCN, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience performing debridement independently
- SNF or post-acute care experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of wound documentation, staging, and medical necessity
- Ability to work independently and manage a consistent rounding schedule
- Proficient with EMR and technology
*Contractor Structure*
- 1099 independent contractor model
- Competitive, productivity-based compensation
- Malpractice coverage provided
- CEU support available
- Opportunity to expand into additional facilities and service areas
*Why Elements Wound Therapy*
At Elements Wound Therapy, we are a clinician-led organization committed to supporting our Nurse Practitioners both clinically and operationally. We provide:
- Efficient, wound-focused EMR workflows designed to accurately capture procedures
- Administrative and scheduling support so you can focus on patient care, not logistics
- Established SNF partnerships with consistent patient volume
- Full clinical autonomy without micromanagement
- Responsive leadership available for clinical collaboration when needed
- A team that understands the complexity of wound care and values your expertise
Our goal is simple: to create an environment where experienced providers feel respected, supported, and empowered to practice at the top of their license.
*Elements Wound Therapy* is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Experience
- APRN: 1 year (Preferred)
- Wound Care : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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“* Active, unrestricted Florida ARNP license * National certification (FNP-BC/FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC/AGNP-C, or AGACNP-BC) * Minimum 1+ year Nurse Practitioner experience in wound care REQUIRED * Wound care certification stron…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Florida ARNP license
- Active, unrestricted Florida ARNP license
Place
- City
- Jacksonville, FL
- Median rent
- $1,465/mo
- Local household income
- $69,872/yr
- Metro price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Jacksonville area index 99.5, where 100 is the national average.
Jacksonville blends coastal living with Southern charm, offering miles of Atlantic beaches, a sprawling riverfront downtown, and a relaxed pace that appeals to nurses seeking sunshine and space without big-city intensity.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Elements Wound Therapy is a specialized wound care provider based in Jacksonville, FL, that partners with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) to deliver advanced wound management services. The organization focuses on managing complex wounds in post-acute settings, working closely with SNF…
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