Wound Care NP — LTC Geriatrics

CareMed; Burkesville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance coverage

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound services to residents in long-term care facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to quality of care standards.

The ideal candidate holds a KY NP license, board certification, and experience with wound management, including chronic and infected wounds, with familiarity in wound VACs and DME.

Qualifications

• Must hold current unrestricted KY NP license.
• Board Certification required.
• DEA licensure (optional).
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric care.
• Experience with wound care and chronic, debilitating, infected wounds.
• Ability to diagnose and treat diabetic, arterial, venous, and mixed etiologies wounds.
• Familiar with wound care products and wound VACs.
• Experience in long-term care settings with EMR.
• 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 KY law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostics.
• Communicate with nursing home staff about changes in condition.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician and care plan.

Skills

Wound care experience

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pressure injury assessment (NPIAP)

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (KY)

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound services to residents in long-term care facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to quality of care standards.

The ideal candidate holds a KY NP license, board certification, and experience with wound management, including chronic and infected wounds, with familiarity in wound VACs and DME.