Location: Bowling Green, KY area (2 facilities within 10 miles)
Duration: 3-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 40 hours/week
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical care, managing complex wounds, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide wound care services to long-term care residents
Assess, diagnose, and treat chronic and complex wounds (diabetic, arterial, venous, mixed etiology, pressure injuries, Kennedy ulcers)
Stage pressure injuries according to NPIAP guidelines
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with Kentucky law
Order, review, and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic testing
Utilize advanced wound care products and equipment, including wound vacs and pressure-relief devices
Communicate regularly with nursing staff regarding patient status and care plans
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Document care accurately within EMR systems
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky
Board Certification
DEA license required
Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties
Experience treating chronic or complex wounds
Experience working in long-term care settings
Familiarity with advanced wound care modalities and products
Proficiency with EMR systems
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Wound care certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience with population health and chronic disease management
Skills in comprehensive assessment, care planning, and follow-up
Contract assignment supporting two nearby skilled nursing facilities
Team-based care model with collaboration across clinical staff
Opportunity to manage complex patient cases and utilize advanced wound care techniques
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.