Geriatric Wound Care NP | Long-Term Care Specialist

CareMed; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance Coverage

Zusammenfassung

CareMed Health Solutions in Washington state is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced wound management for residents in long-term care facilities. You will diagnose and treat wounds, prescribe appropriate medications (including controlled substances per WA law), order and review treatments, and coordinate care with facility staff and the primary care physician.

The role requires a current, unrestricted WA NP license, board certification, and experience in wound care, with

Qualifikationen

• Wound care expertise with elderly populations in long-term care settings.
• WA NP license and board certification are required.
• Experience with wound vacs and DME is preferred.
• Strong communication with care teams and facility staff is essential.

Aufgaben

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances in accordance with Washington law.
• Order, review, and follow up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate changes in condition with nursing home staff and care teams.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician to coordinate patient care and care plans.

Kenntnisse

Wound care

Gerontology knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Ausbildung

WA NP license (Current, unrestricted)

Board Certification

Tools

Wound Vac / DME familiarity

EMR proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

CareMed Health Solutions in Washington state is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced wound management for residents in long-term care facilities. You will diagnose and treat wounds, prescribe appropriate medications (including controlled substances per WA law), order and review treatments, and coordinate care with facility staff and the primary care physician.

The role requires a current, unrestricted WA NP license, board certification, and experience in wound care, with