Location & Practice Overview

The role is located in the Detroit area of Michigan and belongs to NIVA Health’s Mobile Wound Care Division. All clinical work occurs in the field rather than inside a fixed clinic or hospital unit.

Primary Location Detroit, Michigan and nearby communities
Practice Structure Field-based mobile wound care
Care Delivery Setting Patients’ private homes
Division Mobile Wound Care Division
Travel Requirement Local travel between home visits

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced wound care therapies that include low-frequency, non-contact ultrasound (MIST) during scheduled home visits.
  • Travel between patient residences while adhering to safety and infection-control standards.
  • Work with the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated care and patient outcomes.
  • Teach patients and family members about wound care techniques and expected recovery steps.
  • Enter accurate and timely documentation into the EMR after every visit.
  • Maintain professional independence while managing an assigned field route.

The day centers on successive home visits that combine treatment, education, and documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants need a current practical nursing license and the practical ability to function independently in a mobile role.

Licensure
Active LPN or LVN license in Michigan
Transportation
Valid driver’s license plus reliable personal vehicle
Professional Focus
Interest in wound care and home-based patient care
Working Style
Strong communication and organizational skills with comfort working independently
Additional Expectation
Ability to manage a mobile caseload and travel between homes

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured as W-2 hourly compensation for every hour worked—patient care, charting, and travel between patients—plus a points component. Total earnings vary with visit volume, route density, and hours.

  • $35–$39 per hour for all hours worked
  • $25 per point, with points assigned by visit complexity and travel burden
  • Overtime paid according to federal and Michigan law
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient locations
  • Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, employee assistance program, and employee discount

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Coverage Pattern Typically weekday routes
Weekly Hours 40–45 hours depending on route and volume
Visit Range 25–50 completed visits per week
Environment Independent field work with travel between homes
Route Structure Assigned local routes within the Detroit area

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients are seen in their own homes for scheduled wound-care visits.

Visit Location Private residences in the Detroit metropolitan area
Encounter Format Scheduled in-home appointments
Clinical Context Patients requiring ongoing wound care in the home setting
Focus of Visits Wound management and patient education during home visits

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this role is the delivery of advanced wound care therapies in the home environment, with particular emphasis on non-contact ultrasound technology and comprehensive wound management.

Core Therapy Low-frequency, non-contact ultrasound (MIST)
Wound Care Scope Assessment, treatment, and monitoring of wounds during home visits
Education Component Instruction for patients and families on wound care and recovery

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this position relative to standard facility-based LPN/LVN roles include the following.

  • Completely mobile model limited to in-home visits rather than clinic or hospital shifts
  • Day-to-day autonomy while managing an independent field route
  • Regular use of specialized low-frequency non-contact ultrasound (MIST) as a primary clinical tool
  • Structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways for career growth within the Mobile Wound Care Division

About NIVA Health

NIVA Health maintains a Mobile Wound Care Division that provides advanced wound treatment directly to patients. The organization reports serving nearly 50,000 patients and operates across multiple states. Its stated values are Teamwork, Resilience, Open-Mindedness, Ownership, and Positivity. Teddy Group LLC does business as NIVA Health.

Geographic Reach Michigan, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Primary Service Line Mobile advanced wound care
Reported Patient Volume Nearly 50,000 patients
Core Values Teamwork, Resilience, Open-Mindedness, Ownership, Positivity

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the points portion of compensation work?
Each point is valued at $25 and is assigned according to visit complexity and travel burden. Points are added to the hourly W-2 pay that covers all hours worked.
Is previous wound-care experience mandatory?
An active LPN or LVN license is required. The posting highlights interest in wound care and states that training and mentorship are provided.
What is the expected weekly visit volume?
Full-time nurses typically complete between 25 and 50 visits each week within a 40–45-hour schedule.
Does the schedule include weekends or call?
The role is described as full-time with typically weekday coverage. Weekend or on-call requirements are not listed in the posting.
How is time spent traveling between patients paid?
Travel time between patients is included in the W-2 hourly rate. Separate mileage reimbursement is provided for business travel.
Is care limited to private homes or does it also include facilities?
The posting describes care delivery directly in patients’ homes and identifies the position as a mobile, home-based wound care role.

LPN/LVN Mobile Wound Care Nurse in Detroit, MI

This full-time LPN/LVN Mobile Wound Care Nurse position with NIVA Health is based in Detroit, Michigan, and focuses on advanced wound care delivered in patients’ homes. Nurses manage local field routes, completing 25–50 visits per week within a typical 40–45-hour weekday schedule. Clinical duties center on low-frequency non-contact ultrasound (MIST) therapy, patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate EMR documentation. Candidates must hold an active Michigan LPN or LVN license, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and be able to work independently in a mobile setting. Compensation consists of W-2 hourly pay of $35–$39 for all hours worked—including travel between patients—plus $25 per point based on visit complexity and travel burden, with overtime and mileage reimbursement provided under applicable law. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, an employee assistance program, and an employee discount. NIVA Health’s Mobile Wound Care Division operates in multiple states and invests in training and career pathways. The position offers a high degree of autonomy within a specialized home-based wound care model.

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