Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner in New York. This is a permanent position with salary and benefits.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support both inpatient and outpatient wound and ostomy care. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an NP with a strong interest in colorectal, urology, and post-surgical care management. The position focuses on patient education, pre-surgical site marking, and long-term follow-up support for ostomy patients.

Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will work Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with no weekends and no call . The role includes both inpatient rounds and outpatient visits. The NP will collaborate closely with colorectal and urology surgeons to support patient preparation, education, and recovery for ostomy-related procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of ostomy patients, including wound status, skin integrity, and general health

• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and wound healing goals

• Provide pre-surgical education to patients and families about ostomies, expectations, lifestyle adaptations, and post-op care

• Perform site markings for ostomy surgeries

• Deliver patient and caregiver training on proper ostomy care and skin maintenance

• Utilize evidence-based practices to prevent infection and improve wound healing outcomes

• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams

• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation of all care activities

Schedule:

• Full-time: Monday - Friday

• No weekends

• No call

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Active or eligible New York NP license

• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) Certification - Required

• DEA license or eligibility

• At least 1 year of NP experience in wound or ostomy care preferred (2025 NP graduates may be considered)

• Strong communication skills and a passion for working with medically complex and vulnerable patient populations

• Must live outside a 30-mile radius from the facility location

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $114,430-$123,584 (excluding bonuses and incentives)

• Relocation assistance (reimbursement-based; amount varies by distance)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid malpractice coverage, including post-employment tail

• CME time and expense allowance

• Paid time off

• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match

Additional Notes:

• Not accepting locum candidates

About Vivo HealthStaff:
Vivo HealthStaff is a healthcare staffing and consulting firm specializing in clinical staffing, program development, and workforce solutions for healthcare organizations across the United States. We provide permanent, locum tenens, and telehealth staffing services with a commitment to quality, compliance, and long-term partnerships. Our mission is to connect healthcare professionals with opportunities that improve access to care and strengthen communities.