Wound Care NP — Geriatric Long-Term Care

CareMed Group; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Malpractice insurance Coverage ( Part

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound care services to residents in long-term care facilities. You will assess wounds, prescribe treatments, order tests, and coordinate with nursing home staff and the primary physician to support wellbeing.

Requirements include a current Kentucky NP license, board certification, and experience with chronic wounds and wound vacs. DEA licensure is optional.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification in nurse practitioner.
• DEA licensure is optional.
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties.
• Experience with wound care including chronic, stalled, or infected wounds.
• Familiar with wound care products and 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, review, and follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with nursing home staff regularly about changes in condition and care plans.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Wound care

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diagnosis & treatment of wounds

Education

KY NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Experience with chronic wounds

Tools

EMR

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound care services to residents in long-term care facilities. You will assess wounds, prescribe treatments, order tests, and coordinate with nursing home staff and the primary physician to support wellbeing.

Requirements include a current Kentucky NP license, board certification, and experience with chronic wounds and wound vacs. DEA licensure is optional.