Wound Care NP: LTC Impact + 401(k) & CE Support

CareMed; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 deliver wound care in long-term care facilities. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, diagnosing and treating wounds, and coordinating with physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements include an active KY NP license, board certification, and wound-care experience. DEA license is optional. This role emphasizes patient wellbeing in skilled nursing environments and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure (Optional).
• Clinical background in wound care; including chronic wounds.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• Comfort diagnosing and treating diabetic, arterial, venous, and mixed ulcers.
• Familiarity 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 KY law.
• Order, review, and follow-up treatments and diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with nursing home staff about patient condition and care plans.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician.

Skills

Wound care

Geriatric care

EMR experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (KY)

Board Certification

DEA licensure (Optional)

Wound care certification (preferred)

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver wound care in long-term care facilities. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, diagnosing and treating wounds, and coordinating with physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements include an active KY NP license, board certification, and wound-care experience. DEA license is optional. This role emphasizes patient wellbeing in skilled nursing environments and EMR proficiency.