Nurse Practitioner 

Location: Frankfort, KY
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST | 40 hours/week (no on-call or weekends)
Salary Range: $115,000–$130,000 annually
Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Government Position

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with wound care experience to provide specialized services to patients residing in a skilled nursing / rehabilitation 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wound care services to long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities

• 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)

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Kentucky

• Board Certification

• DEA license 

• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric care

• Strong wound care experience, including advanced and complex wound management

• Experience with wound vacs and durable medical equipment (DME), including pressure-relieving devices

• Familiarity with advanced wound care products (collagens, alginates, foams, silver dressings, etc.)

• Experience working in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting

• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team

• Proficiency with EMR systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Wound care certification or willingness to obtain certification

• Experience with comprehensive patient assessment and diagnosis

• Chronic disease management and acute care evaluation

• Medication management and prescribing

• Ordering and interpreting labs, imaging, and diagnostics

• Preventive care and wellness visits

• Care planning and follow-up

• Minor procedures and population health management

Benefits & Highlights

• 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

Why This Role Is Open

This position is newly created due to expanded contracts with long-term care facilities, offering an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive clinical organization.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.