FT/PT Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Berea, KY)

CareMed Group; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a PT Wound Care Nurse Practitioner in Berea, KY, where you will provide essential wound care services to patients in skilled nursing facilities. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact the elderly population by collaborating with healthcare providers and ensuring quality care. With a focus on best practices and continuous education, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a 401(k) with matching and comprehensive insurance coverage, while making a difference in the lives of those in long-term care.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Malpractice insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in adult, family, or geriatric specialties with a focus on wound care.
• Knowledge of wound care best practices and products.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services to patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Communicate regularly with nursing home staff regarding patient conditions.

Skills

Wound Care

Patient Communication

Medication Prescription

Collaboration with Physicians

Education

Current NP License in Kentucky

Board Certification

Wound Certification

Tools

Wound Vacs

DME Devices

Job description

PT Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Berea, KY)

Join us at CareMed Group as a PT Wound Care Nurse Practitioner in Berea, KY. We are a dedicated team providing medical services to residents in long-term care facilities, aiming to deliver quality care and positively impact the elderly population.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services to patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with KY Law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostic tests.
• Communicate regularly with nursing home staff regarding patient conditions and care plans.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians to coordinate care.

Qualifications and Education

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure (optional).
• Experience in adult, family, or geriatric specialties, with a focus on wound care.
• Comfort with diagnosing and treating various wound types, including diabetic, arterial, venous, and pressure injuries.
• Knowledge of wound care best practices and products.
• Experience with wound vacs and DME devices.
• Wound certification preferred or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Continuing education credits and recertification reimbursement
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Malpractice insurance coverage (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare