Advanced Practice Provider, Wound Care & Clinical Educator

Job description

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider (APRN or PA) to serve in a hybrid clinical/education-focused Wound Care practice , 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
• Master’s or Doctorate degree from 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
• 3–5 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):
• $131,184 - $144,716
• 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