Geriatric Wound Care NP — Skilled Nursing Team

CareMed Group; Lewisport (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance Coverage

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide wound services for residents in long-term care facilities. The role requires active Kentucky NP licensure, board certification, and experience with wound management including advanced dressings and wound vacs.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications per KY law, ordering and reviewing treatments, and coordinating with nursing home staff and the primary care physician within an interprofessional team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board certification as NP.
• Experience with wound care in long-term care settings.
• Familiar with wound care products and modalities (wound vacs, DME).
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care residents.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per Kentucky law.
• Order, review, and follow up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with nursing home staff about changes in condition and care plans.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician and care team.

Skills

Wound care experience

EMR experience

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Clinical assessment of wounds

Treating diabetic/arterial/venous/comb

Education

Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky

Board Certification

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide wound services for residents in long-term care facilities. The role requires active Kentucky NP licensure, board certification, and experience with wound management including advanced dressings and wound vacs.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications per KY law, ordering and reviewing treatments, and coordinating with nursing home staff and the primary care physician within an interprofessional team.