Wound Care Nurse (Athens area)

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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr RYACO