Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care | Mobile Field-Based Practice | Joliet, IL (BB 5132)
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Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care | Full-Time | Joliet, IL
Specialty: Wound Care
Location: Joliet, Illinois
Position Type: Full-Time
Practice Setting: Mobile / Facility-Based Outpatient Wound Care
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner specializing in Wound Care to join a physician-led mobile medical practice serving patients at partner healthcare facilities throughout the Joliet, Illinois, area.
This full-time, field-based opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical judgment, knowledge of wound management, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive wound assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor healing progress, and coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Working within a physician-supported clinical environment, you will have the opportunity to deliver evidence-based care, build relationships with healthcare facility staff, and make a meaningful difference in patients' healing journeys.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Perform wound debridement within the scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Select appropriate wound dressings and treatment approaches based on clinical findings.
• Identify signs of infection, delayed healing, and other complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests when clinically indicated and permitted within the scope of practice.
• Conduct follow-up visits and modify treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff on wound management, dressing care, and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and facility personnel to coordinate treatment and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Follow established clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to support safe, consistent, high-quality wound care.
Qualifications
• National certification through ANCC, AANP, or another recognized certifying organization in an appropriate NP specialty, such as Family Practice or Adult-Gerontology.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical knowledge of wound assessment, treatment planning, dressing selection, and infection recognition.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage patient visits efficiently.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to travel between designated partner healthcare facilities throughout the Joliet, Illinois, area.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in wound care, long-term care, home health, or post-acute healthcare settings.
• Wound care certification, such as WCC or CWOCN.
• Experience managing complex wounds and applying evidence-based wound treatment practices.
• Experience coordinating care across multiple healthcare facilities.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Meaningful Patient Impact: Help patients achieve improved healing outcomes through individualized wound management.
• Physician-Led Support: Practice within a clinical environment supported by physician guidance and established treatment protocols.
• Collaborative Care: Work alongside physicians, nursing teams, and healthcare facility staff.
• Clinical Autonomy: Manage patient assessments and treatment plans while following established clinical standards.
• Professional Contribution: Support quality improvement and continuity of care across multiple healthcare settings.
How to Apply
Qualified Nurse Practitioners with an interest in wound care and a passion for patient-centered treatment are encouraged to apply. If you are committed to evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and improving wound healing outcomes, we welcome your application.