Full Time Wound Nurse Practitioner

Confidential – Facility-Based Long-Term Care Organization · Searcy, AR

Discover a unique opportunity for a dedicated Wound Care Nurse Practitioner in Elizabethtown, KY. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a facility-based long-term care model, providing specialized wound care services to residents in a supportive environment.

Our innovative business model focuses on delivering comprehensive, facility-based Nurse Practitioner care directly within skilled nursing facilities. You will serve an elderly patient population, residents of long-term care facilities, managing their wound care needs in a collaborative and dynamic clinical setting.

We are seeking an autonomous clinician with a background in geriatric, adult, or family care. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing complex chronic conditions and thrives as a collaborative team player within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

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

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

- Wound assessment, NPIAP staging, advanced wound products, wound vac experience, wound certification preferred

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

- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)

Benefits

- Competitive per diem pay rate, malpractice insurance coverage, recertification reimbursement, flexible scheduling

- Mileage reimbursement, disability insurance

Schedule

- Per Diem / PRN-based schedule serving skilled nursing facilities in Elizabethtown, KY

- Flexible per diem scheduling based on facility needs and provider availability

Location

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, offers a charming blend of small-town hospitality and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas like Louisville. Known for its rich history and family-friendly atmosphere, it provides an affordable cost of living and a welcoming community for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values your autonomy and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on the elderly population. Our structured facility-based model eliminates administrative overhead, allowing you to focus on patient care. You'll be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team, enjoy flexible scheduling, and receive competitive compensation for your expertise.

For More Info Contact:

Blake Moser

blake@medicalrecruiting.com

346-515-5160

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