Geriatric Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

CareMed; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive wound services for residents in long-term care facilities. The role involves diagnosing and treating chronic wounds, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and managing care plans with nursing home staff and physicians.

The ideal candidate holds a WA NP license with board certification, has experience in wound care, and is comfortable with wound vacs and DME. DEA licensure is optional.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in WA.
• Board Certification in NP.
• DEA licensure (Optional).
• Clinical wound care experience in adult/geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate per WA law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff and primary care physician.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Diabetic/vascular wound knowledge

EMR proficiency

Education

WA NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Tools

Wound VACs

DME equipment

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive wound services for residents in long-term care facilities. The role involves diagnosing and treating chronic wounds, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and managing care plans with nursing home staff and physicians.

The ideal candidate holds a WA NP license with board certification, has experience in wound care, and is comfortable with wound vacs and DME. DEA licensure is optional.