Wound Care NP — Geriatric & Long-Term Care Specialist

CareMed Group

Burkesville (KY)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide wound services to residents in long-term care facilities across Kentucky. The role requires current unrestricted NP licensure in Kentucky, board certification, and experience managing wound care in geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications per KY law, ordering and reviewing treatments, and coordinating with nursing home staff and PCPs to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
Board Certification in a relevant NP specialty.
DEA licensure (Optional).
Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric care, with wound care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide wound care services to long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances in accordance with Kentucky law.
Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostic tests.
Communicate with nursing home staff to discuss changes in patient condition and care plans.
Collaborate with the primary care physician to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Wound care management

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Patient assessment

Education

Kentucky NP license

Board Certification

Tools

Wound vac equipment

Job description

Responsibilities include prescribing medications per KY law, ordering and reviewing treatments, and coordinating with nursing home staff and PCPs to optimize patient outcomes.

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