Wound Care NP for Geriatric LTC — Impact & Growth

CareMed; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 in Washington. The role requires an unrestricted WA NP license, board certification, and experience with wound care in geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications in line with WA law, ordering and following up on treatments and tests, and coordinating with nursing home staff and the primary care physician to adjust care plans.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in WA.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure (Optional).
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties.
• Experience with wound care: chronic, stalled, infected wounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per WA law.
• Order, review, and follow up with treatments and diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with nursing home staff about changes in condition and care plan.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician.

Skills

Wound care

EMR proficiency

Geriatric care

Diabetic wounds

Wound care certification

Education

Unrestricted NP license WA

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Tools

EMR system

Wound VAC equipment

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide wound services for residents in long-term care facilities in Washington. The role requires an unrestricted WA NP license, board certification, and experience with wound care in geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications in line with WA law, ordering and following up on treatments and tests, and coordinating with nursing home staff and the primary care physician to adjust care plans.