Geriatric Wound Care NP in Long-Term Care

CareMed Group; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound services to residents in long-term care facilities in Washington. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, manage wounds, order treatments, and coordinate with facility staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold a WA NP license, board certification, and have experience with wound care in LTC settings; DEA license optional. Strong EMR skills and collaboration with primary care are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in WA.
• Board Certification.
• Experience with wound care in long-term care facilities.
• Familiarity with wound care products and DME.
• Ability to work with EMR and interdisciplinary teams.
• Wound certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with WA Law.
• Order, review, and follow up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with the nursing home staff regularly to discuss changes in condition and care plan.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Communication with nursing home staff

Clinical decision-making in wound care

Education

Current WA NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Experience in wound care with LTC settings

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound services to residents in long-term care facilities in Washington. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, manage wounds, order treatments, and coordinate with facility staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold a WA NP license, board certification, and have experience with wound care in LTC settings; DEA license optional. Strong EMR skills and collaboration with primary care are required.