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Wound Care Nurse (Athens area)

Ascend Medical · ascendmedical.com
AthensMid level2+ yrsContract
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Wound care nurse.

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16 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
Location
Athens, GA, US

Full description

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 EMR • Travel 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. Requirements 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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