Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Confidential – Facility-Based Long-Term Care Organization · Maysville, KY

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in Flatwoods, KY, to provide specialized wound care within a facility-based long-term care model. This unique role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly residents, focusing on comprehensive wound management in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the heart of Kentucky.

This position involves delivering expert facility-based Nurse Practitioner care within skilled nursing facilities. You will serve a vulnerable patient population, primarily elderly and long-term care residents, managing their wound care needs. The day-to-day clinical environment is collaborative, working closely with facility staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a seamless care experience.

We are seeking an autonomous clinician with a background in geriatric, adult, or family care, who is comfortable managing complex chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, eager to contribute to an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, and possess a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for long-term care residents.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide wound care to long-term care residents in skilled nursing facilities

- Assess and manage acute changes in condition; initiate appropriate diagnostic workup and treatment

- Conduct advanced care planning and manage chronic disease conditions

- Prescribe medications including controlled substances in accordance with Kentucky law

- Communicate with nursing home staff and collaborate with attending physicians on care plans

- Perform comprehensive wound assessment, including NPIAP staging

- Utilize advanced wound products and manage wound vacs

Qualifications

- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky (required)

- National board certification (AANP or ANCC)

- Active DEA licensure

- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties

- Demonstrated experience in wound assessment, NPIAP staging, and advanced wound products

- Experience with wound vac management

- Wound certification preferred

- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred

- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)

Benefits

- Continuing education credits

- Recertification reimbursement

- Malpractice insurance coverage

- Bonus pay

- Mileage reimbursement

- Disability insurance

Schedule

- Part Time-based schedule serving skilled nursing facilities in Flatwoods, KY

Location

Flatwoods, KY 41139

Flatwoods, Kentucky, a charming city in Greenup County, offers a sparse suburban feel with a population of over 7,000. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, providing access to broader amenities while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere. The area boasts a median home value around $125,000, making it an attractive and affordable place for healthcare professionals to live and work.

Why Work Here?

This role offers unparalleled autonomy, allowing you to make a meaningful patient impact on the elderly population within a structured facility-based model that eliminates administrative overhead. You will be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team, benefiting from a flexible part-time schedule and competitive compensation. This is an opportunity to truly focus on patient care and professional growth.

For More Info Contact:

Blake Moser

blake@medicalrecruiting.com

346-515-5160

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