Remote Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – California

Position summary

Avalon Wound Care is seeking a licensed NP or PA to provide mobile wound care evaluations and treatment in patients’ homes and residential or skilled nursing facilities. The clinician will assess wounds, develop and carry out treatment plans within their training and authorized scope, document care, and coordinate with the patient’s care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and evaluate acute and chronic wounds.
• Measure and document wounds, including location, tissue appearance, drainage, and progress.
• Develop and update individualized wound care plans.
• Provide wound treatments and procedures, such as dressing changes and debridement, when trained and authorized.
• Identify signs of infection or decline and arrange timely escalation, referral, or follow-up.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, facility staff, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers about wound care, prevention, and the treatment plan.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and communicate changes in condition.
• Travel to assigned patient locations and manage a mobile visit schedule.

Qualifications

• Active California NP or PA license in good standing.
• NP: current national board certification appropriate to the patient population. PA: graduation from an accredited PA program and current certification as required for California licensure.
• Experience in wound care, home health, long-term care, or a related clinical setting preferred.
• Wound care certification or specialized wound care training preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient sites.
• Ability to use an electronic medical record and complete documentation promptly.
• Medicare enrollment or credentialing experience is a plus.

California practice note: NP and PA practice arrangements differ. NPs may practice under standardized procedures or, if they meet the requirements, under California’s 103/104 NP pathways. A PA’s duties, procedures, and prescribing authority must fit their practice agreement and applicable requirements.

You can include a line such as “All clinical duties and procedures must be performed within the clinician’s training, demonstrated competency, and applicable California scope-of-practice requirements.” California’s BRN describes NP education and certification requirements and the rules for furnishing medications.