Nurse Practitioner (FT) - Frankfort, KY
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized services to patients residing in skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Frankfort, KY. This role focuses on delivering high-quality wound care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting optimal patient outcomes in a long-term care setting.
The position is ideal for a clinician who is confident in advanced wound care practices, values collaboration, and enjoys working closely with nursing staff and primary care providers.
Job Responsibilities
Diagnose, treat, and manage complex wounds, including chronic, stalled, infected, diabetic, arterial, venous, mixed etiology wounds, and Kennedy ulcers
Stage pressure injuries in accordance with NPIAP guidelines
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with Pennsylvania law
Order, review, and follow up on treatments, labs, imaging, and diagnostic testing
Collaborate with primary care physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Communicate regularly with nursing home staff regarding changes in patient condition and care plans
Document care accurately and efficiently using an electronic medical record (EMR)
Qualifications
Board Certification
DEA license
Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric care
Strong wound care experience, including advanced and complex wound management
Experience working in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team
Proficiency with EMR systems
Working Hours
No on-call, weekends or holidays!
Skills
Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Malpractice insurance
Matching 401(k)
Continuing education credits
Recertification reimbursement
Stable weekday schedule with no nights or weekends