Geriatric Wound Care NP — Impactful LTC Role

CareMed; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Malpractice insurance Coverage

Job summary

CareMed is seeking a Wound NP to deliver wound care in long-term care facilities. You will diagnose and treat wounds, prescribe medications, and coordinate with facility staff and the primary physician to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will work in WA facilities, leveraging EMR tools and interdisciplinary collaboration to manage complex wound cases and care plans for elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in WA.
• Board Certification required.
• DEA licensure optional.
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric.
• Clinical background in wound care (chronic, stalled, infected wounds).
• Ability to diagnose and treat diabetic, arterial, venous, and mixed wounds; Kennedy ulcers.
• Experience staging pressure injuries per NPIAP.
• Familiar with wound care products; collagens, alginates, foams, etc.
• Experience with wound VACs and DME (pressure-relieving/reducing).
• Wound certification preferred or open to certifying.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• Ability to work with EMR.
• Ability to coordinate patient care within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per WA law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostics.
• Communicate with nursing home staff about changes in condition and care plan.
• Collaborate with primary care physician to coordinate care.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Policy adherence

Education

WA NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed is seeking a Wound NP to deliver wound care in long-term care facilities. You will diagnose and treat wounds, prescribe medications, and coordinate with facility staff and the primary physician to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will work in WA facilities, leveraging EMR tools and interdisciplinary collaboration to manage complex wound cases and care plans for elderly residents.