Wound Care NP for Geriatric LTC | Part-Time

CareMed; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance coverage

Job summary

CareMed is seeking a Wound NP to provide wound care services to residents in long-term care facilities in Washington. You will diagnose and treat wounds, order tests, and coordinate with staff and physicians to optimize care.

Required is a current WA NP license, board certification, and experience with wound care products and wound vacs. A flexible schedule in a facility setting is offered, with opportunities for advanced wound care certification.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of WA.
• Board Certification in a relevant NP specialty.
• DEA licensure is optional but preferred.
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric care.
• Wound care experience with chronic, stalled, or infected wounds.
• Ability to diagnose and treat diabetic, arterial, venous, and mixed wounds.
• Comfort staging pressure injuries per NPIAP.
• Familiarity with wound care products and wound vacs.
• Experience with DME and pressure-relieving devices.
• Wound certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in a long-term care setting and EMR use.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care services for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per Washington 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.

Skills

Wound care experience

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

WA NP license (Current, unrestricted)

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Job description

CareMed is seeking a Wound NP to provide wound care services to residents in long-term care facilities in Washington. You will diagnose and treat wounds, order tests, and coordinate with staff and physicians to optimize care.

Required is a current WA NP license, board certification, and experience with wound care products and wound vacs. A flexible schedule in a facility setting is offered, with opportunities for advanced wound care certification.