Part-Time Wound Care NP for Long-Term Care

CareMed; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Paid time off

Malpractice insurance Coverage

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound NP to provide wound care services to residents in long-term care facilities. The role requires an active Kentucky NP license, board certification, and optional DEA licensure.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to manage wounds and coordinate care with primary physicians. This part-time position offers opportunities to specialize in chronic wounds, venous/arterial ulcers, and pressure injuries, with benefits including education support, PT/FT

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board certification in a relevant field.
• DEA licensure may be optional.
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric care.
• Wound care experience with chronic or infected wounds.
• Ability to diagnose and treat diabetic, arterial, venous, or mixed wounds.
• Staging pressure injuries per NPIAP guidelines.
• Familiarity with wound care products and DME like wound VACs.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per Kentucky law.
• Order and review treatments and diagnostics; follow up as needed.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with nursing home staff.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician and care team.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound NP to provide wound care services to residents in long-term care facilities. The role requires an active Kentucky NP license, board certification, and optional DEA licensure.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to manage wounds and coordinate care with primary physicians. This part-time position offers opportunities to specialize in chronic wounds, venous/arterial ulcers, and pressure injuries, with benefits including education support, PT/FT