Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Wound Care)
Curana Health
- Location
- Kenosha, WI
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.
As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.
Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.
Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com. Summary At Curana Health, our wound care providers play a critical role in helping seniors heal, maintain independence, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
You'll work directly within skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior living communities, providing specialized wound assessment, treatment, and management to some of the most medically complex patients in healthcare. Rather than treating patients episodically, you'll develop ongoing relationships with facility teams and residents while driving meaningful improvements in healing outcomes and quality of care.
This is an opportunity to practice with autonomy, leverage innovative technology and data-driven insights, and see the direct impact of your clinical expertise every day. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Deliver Specialized Wound Care
Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Diagnose, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin tears, ulcers, and other complex skin conditions. Monitor wound progression and modify treatment plans to promote optimal healing outcomes. Perform bedside wound care procedures within scope of practice.
Improve Clinical Outcomes
Identify risk factors that contribute to delayed wound healing and implement evidence-based interventions. Collaborate with facility staff to prevent wound development and reduce complications. Support initiatives focused on reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving quality metrics.
Partner with Interdisciplinary Teams
Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, dietitians, and facility leadership to coordinate care. Educate facility staff and caregivers on wound prevention, treatment protocols, and best practices. Serve as a wound care resource and clinical expert within assigned communities.
Documentation & Compliance
Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the EMR. Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based wound care practices.
Why This Role Is Different
Focus on Wound Care Excellence
Spend your time practicing specialized wound care, not managing a high-volume primary care panel. You'll evaluate, treat, and monitor a wide range of acute and chronic wounds while helping facilities improve clinical outcomes.
Make a Visible Impact
Your work directly influences healing rates, infection prevention, hospital avoidance, quality measures, and resident quality of life. Few specialties provide such immediate and measurable clinical impact.
Technology That Supports Better Outcomes
Our providers utilize advanced documentation tools, predictive analytics, and clinical technologies designed to improve efficiency, identify