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Skilled Wound Care
Modesto, California

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Nurse Practitioner rolesNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$171k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Skilled Wound Care

Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

As an experienced or new-to-wound-care Nurse Practitioner, you'll manage your patient outcomes based on your clinical expertise and direction. At Skilled Wound Care, you are a valued member of a close-knit team, making a real difference in the lives of patients with chronic wounds.

We're a leading national wound care physician group seeking motivated and driven Nurse Practitioners of all backgrounds to join our team.

Meaningful Work

Provide comprehensive wound care to patients in nursing facilities, utilizing the latest advancements in wound healing - including debridement and advanced dressings. You'll work within a collaborative, physician-led team model that supports your clinical growth and patient outcomes every step of the way.

Comprehensive NP Wound Care Training

Skilled Wound Care provides thorough training and ongoing education for all clinicians:

  • 36 hours of company-provided CME
  • Conferences
  • Workshops
  • Online courses

Excellent Compensation

Full-time Nurse Practitioners can expect a competitive compensation package aligned with national wound care NP averages:

  • Starting base pay of $120,000 - $145,000 annually
  • Earn up to $171,000+ with additional services and performance-based bonuses. No earning cap.
  • Per-patient visit pay
  • Per-procedure pay
  • Quarterly bonus program with the potential to earn up to 30% additional income
  • Reimbursement for the application of biological skin substitutes

Time Commitment

  • No call
  • Work together with your team to build a schedule that works for you
  • Custom software system designed to reduce admin and documentation time
  • This is a mobile, facility-based role - you will travel between multiple patient locations daily. Must be very comfortable with extensive daily driving, have a reliable personal vehicle, and hold a valid driver's license.

Requirements

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution
  • Active and unrestricted NP license in the state of practice
  • National board certification required (FNP, AGNP, or relevant specialty)
  • Wound care experience preferred but not required - comprehensive training provided
  • DEA registration or willingness to obtain
  • Must have a valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and be fully comfortable with significant daily driving between nursing facilities.

Supportive Environment

"I love the camaraderie and support I receive from my colleagues at Skilled Wound Care. The last team retreat weekend in Miami was a great way to connect and learn from each other, developing greater enjoyment through our evening events." - Dr. Tim O., former surgery resident and now a Skilled Wound Care Physician.

Why Wound Care, Why Now

Wound care is a dynamic and ever-advancing field. New biological therapies - such as amniotic tissue application - are being rapidly adopted. This is a great time to enter or expand into wound care as an NP. The energy among clinicians in this space is electric. If you're a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact on your patients and community, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Please visit our website at www.skilledwoundcare.com to submit your CV and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Skilled Wound Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive wound care services including debridement and advanced dressing applications to patients in nursing facilities. Work within a collaborative, physician-led team to manage patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at Skilled Wound Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,015 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Wound Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Skilled Wound Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 35 active listings.

Of the 50 active Wound Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 62% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles

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About Skilled Wound Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

36 hours company-provided CME
Conferences
Workshops
Online courses
Per-patient visit pay
Per-procedure pay
Quarterly bonus program (up to 30% additional income)
Reimbursement for biological skin substitutes