Nurse PractitionerClinical Nurse Specialist, Wound Care

University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics Authority

Job Location:

Rockford, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 128042 - 139587

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to serve in a Clinical Nurse Specialiststyle role focused on Wound Care supporting patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This position blends advanced clinical practice with education consultation and quality improvement to promote optimal wound healing and skin integrity outcomes.

Position Highlights

Advanced practice role specializing in acute and chronic wound management
Practice across hospital and outpatient clinic settings
High level of autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration
Opportunity to influence clinical practice education and quality initiatives
Supportive team-based environment with strong nursing and physician partnership

Clinical Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments and management of complex wounds ostomies and skin integrity concerns
Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans
Perform wound procedures including debridement and advanced wound therapies
Order and interpret diagnostic studies and labs related to wound care
Provide inpatient wound and skin consultations across hospital units
Collaborate with physicians nursing therapy nutrition and other care team members
Support appropriate use of specialty beds surfaces and equipment

Education & Consultation

Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical staff
Develop and deliver wound care and pressure injury prevention education
Mentor Skin Care Champions and frontline nursing staff
Support competency development and ongoing staff education

Leadership & Quality Improvement

Participate in performance improvement initiatives focused on wound outcomes
Monitor wound care metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist with policy procedure and guideline development
Support regulatory and accreditation readiness related to wound and skin care

Research & Evidence-Based Practice

Integrate current evidence and best practices into clinical care
Participate in quality improvement research and clinical innovation efforts

Qualifications

Masters or Doctorate degreefrom an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Illinois or ability to obtain upon hire
National certification as Adult-Gerontology or Family NP
Wound Care Certification (WOCN WCC CWS or equivalent) preferred
BLS / ACLS required
35 years of wound ostomy or skin care experience preferred
Experience in both acute care and outpatient settings strongly desired

Benefits

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Competitive salary range (based on experience):
- $128042 $139587
Generous vacation and CME benefits
Potential opportunity for additional compensation
Professional society dues credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
Interview and relocation expenses paid
Flexible insurance package with health dental vision disability and life
Retirement Plan match and contribution
Malpractice with tail coverage
Generous provider referral bonus

About the Greater Rockford Area:

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural recreational and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater symphony museums and dance. With an award-winning park district Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private parochial and public-school options including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago OHare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities and Chicago Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Required Experience:

DescriptionUW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to serve in a Clinical Nurse Specialiststyle role focused on Wound Care supporting patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This position blends advanced clinical practice with education consultation and...