Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care, Inpatient

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

•  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