Full Time Wound- Nurse Practitioner- Waldron, AR

CareMed; Waldron (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Mileage Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide wound services for residents in long-term care facilities. You will diagnose and treat wounds, prescribe medications, and coordinate with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an Arkansas NP license with board certification, and has experience with wound care in geriatric settings. Familiarity with EMR systems and wound VACs is preferred; a DEA license is optional.

Qualifications

• Active AR NP license with board certification.
• Experience diagnosing and treating complex wounds in long-term care.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and EMR.
• Familiarity with wound care products and wound VACs.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans per Arkansas law.
• Coordinate with nursing home staff and primary care physicians.
• Order and review treatments and diagnostic tests as needed.

Skills

Wound Care Expertise

EMR Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Diabetic/Wound Assessment

Education

ARK NP License (Active)

Board Certification (NP)

DEA License (Optional)

Tools

Wound Vac

DME Equipment

EMR System

Job description

DESCRIPTION Company Description CareMed Health Solutions is a facility-based team of medical providers who provide medical services to patients living in long-term care facilities. We strive to give quality care to residents while working together with the facility to carry out the best care possible. While an interdisciplinary care team provides medical care to patients in long-term care facilities, you will have the opportunity to impact in a positive way the life and wellbeing of the elderly population. We are currently seeking Wound Care Nurse Practitioners to provide wound services to patients living in long-term care facilities. WOUND NP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide wound care services for long-term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities. Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with AR Law. Order, review, and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing. Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition. and/or the care plan. Collaborate with the primary care physician. WOUND NP QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Arkansas. Board Certification. DEA licensure (Optional) Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties. Clinical background of wound care; including but not limited to chronic, debilitating, stalled, or infected wounds Must be comfortable with diagnosing and treating diabetic, arterial, venous, and mixed etiology wounds or Kennedy Ulcers. Must be comfortable staging pressure injuries according to the NPIAP Must be familiar with wound care best practice and advanced wound care products; collagens, alginates, foams, silvers, etc. Must have experience with wound vacs and other DME, such as pressure relieving/ reducing devices Strong preference to having wound certification or be open to getting certified Experience working in a long-term care setting. Ability to work with an EMR. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care. NP BENEFITS Recertification Reimbursement Continuing Education Credits Malpractice Insurance Bonus Pay Disability Insurance Paid Time Off $5000 Sign On Bonus Mileage Reimbursement Health Insurance Matching 401K