Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care, Inpatient

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About CLS Health

CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians!

We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Inpatient Wound Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced physicians and healthcare professionals in a hospital setting. The NP will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ensuring optimal healing outcomes and continuity of care.

Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including staging, measurement, and documentation of various wound types (pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and complex non-healing wounds)
Develop, implement, and manage individualized wound care treatment plans
Perform bedside procedures such as wound debridement, dressing changes, and application of advanced wound care therapies
Monitor wound healing progress and modify care plans based on patient response and clinical best practices
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate inpatient care
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and labs relevant to wound healing and infection management
Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention, care techniques, and treatment plans
Participate in hospital rounds and ensure proper documentation in the EMR
Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care, including referrals to outpatient wound care services when needed

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas (required)
Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in wound care, inpatient care, or a related specialty preferred
Wound Care Certification (e.g., WCC, CWCN, or CWON) preferred or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage complex wound cases
Proficiency in performing wound-related procedures such as debridement and application of advanced wound therapies
Familiarity with evidence-based wound care protocols and infection prevention practices

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