Entry Level Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad wound care nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotation work or internship experience can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Indiana University Health, and Meritus Health hiring at this level now.
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Indiana University Health Medical Group- West Region has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join their Wound Care team at IU Health Arnett Wound Care Center in Lafayette, IN.
Position Details
- Full-time, Day Shift
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- No nights, weekends, holidays or call
- 100% Outpatient
- Team includes 3 physicians
Procedures:
- Cellulitis therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infection management and prevention, wound cleaning, wound dressing, skin substitution applications, wound debridement, wound cultures and biopsies, bone cultures and biopsies, TCOM testing
Key responsibilities
- Treat patients with open wounds across the lifespan needing advanced wound care such as: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, total contact casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and cellular and tissue-based products
Qualifications
- Master's Degree Required
- ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA certification required
- New Grads may be considered if RN experience aligns with clinic population prior to advanced practice
- Ideal candidates will have previous experience in podiatry, general surgery, primary care, urgent care or emergency medicine
- Ideal candidate will have 1-year previous wound care experience
Compensation Details
- We offer a strong compensation model
- Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
Community Description
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
Indiana University Health Medical Group- West Region has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join their Wound Care team at IU Health Arnett Wound Care Center in Lafayette, IN.
Position Details
- Full-time, Day Shift
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- No nights, weekends, holidays or call
- 100% Outpatient
- Team includes 3 physicians
Procedures:
- Cellulitis therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infection management and prevention, wound cleaning, wound dressing, skin substitution applications, wound debridement, wound cultures and biopsies, bone cultures and biopsies, TCOM testing
Key responsibilities
- Treat patients with open wounds across the lifespan needing advanced wound care such as: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, total contact casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and cellular and tissue-based products
Qualifications
- Master's Degree Required
- ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA certification required
- New Grads may be considered if RN experience aligns with clinic population prior to advanced practice
- Ideal candidates will have previous experience in podiatry, general surgery, primary care, urgent care or emergency medicine
- Ideal candidate will have 1-year previous wound care experience
Compensation Details
- We offer a strong compensation model
- Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
Community Description
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
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Entry Level Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level wound care nurse practitioner job?
Start by highlighting clinical rotations, preceptorships, or any hands-on wound assessment experience from your nurse practitioner program. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with wound staging, debridement basics, and documentation in electronic health records. Earning a wound care certification, even a foundational one, signals commitment and gives your application a clear edge over candidates without specialized training.
Which companies hire entry level wound care nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level wound care nurse practitioners right now include OSF HealthCare, Indiana University Health, and Meritus Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from long-term care facilities, home health agencies, hospital systems, and outpatient wound care clinics that have structured onboarding programs for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level wound care nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though most wound care roles require hands-on patient assessment, so fully remote positions are limited at the entry level. About 0% of entry level wound care nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve telehealth follow-ups, care coordination, or documentation support roles rather than direct wound treatment.
Are these new grad wound care nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior wound care nurse practitioner roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or preceptorships toward requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of post-graduation employment history. Look for language like "new grads welcome" or "training provided" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level wound care nurse practitioners?
Entry Level wound care nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they manage high volumes of patients with chronic wounds, post-surgical recovery needs, or age-related skin conditions that require consistent, specialized care.