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Nurse Practitioner

EMPIRE WOUND CARE

Nurse Practitioner

San Bernardino, CA +4 locations
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Nurse Practitioner

    Job Summary

    Mid-Level Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) provide comprehensive, evidence-based wound care services in accordance with company policies, physician collaboration agreements, and applicable state and federal regulations. The primary objective of this role is to safely treat, manage, and heal wounds, while acting as a strong advocate for the patient and maintaining the highest standards of clinical integrity.

    Mid-Level Clinicians serve as the primary clinical liaison between patients, care agencies, primary care providers, collaborating physicians, and the organization. Work schedules and responsibilities vary based on employment status (full-time, part-time, or per diem).

    Core Principles & Professional Standards

    First duty is to do no harm

    Act as a patient advocate at all times

    Deliver ethical, safe, and evidence-based wound care

    Recognize limitations and escalate care appropriately beyond Standard of Care

    Maintain professionalism in all patient, agency, and internal communications

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Clinical Care & Patient Management

    Travel to assigned patient locations and see patients at least once weekly, or as clinically indicated

    Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including wound evaluation and classification

    Identify wound etiology and contributing medical and social factors

    Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans

    Perform and oversee infection control measures

    Initiate and manage Standard of Care and recognize when escalation is clinically indicated

    Prescribe antibiotics only, as clinically appropriate and within scope of practice

    Obtain, process, and coordinate PCR swabs when clinically indicated

    Recommend non-antibiotic medications or therapies to the patient’s PCP or agency when outside scope

    Write and manage wound-related orders, including but not limited to DME (e.g., low air loss mattresses, specialty support surfaces, dressings, and wound supplies)

    Documentation & Communication

    Complete all SOAP notes on the same day of service by 9:00 PM local time

    Respond to documentation clarifications and medical records requests in a timely manner

    Review and respond to:

    Company email

    Internal chat messages

    Other clinical communications daily

    Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards

    Care Coordination & Liaison Responsibilities

    Serve as a liaison between:

    Patients and caregivers

    Home health agencies, SNFs, or other facilities

    Primary Care Providers and specialists

    Collaborating physicians

    Internal clinical and administrative teams

    Coordinate care plans, treatment changes, referrals, and follow-up needs

    Communicate changes in condition or escalation needs promptly and clearly

    Physician Collaboration & Escalation

    Practice under required physician collaboration or supervision agreements, as dictated by state law

    Escalate care to the collaborating physician, PCP, or specialist when:

    Wounds fail to progress under Standard of Care

    Infection, ischemia, or other complications are suspected

    Clinical findings exceed the clinician’s scope of practice

    Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

    Maintain an active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

    Maintain current malpractice insurance as required

    Practice strictly within scope of licensure and state-specific regulations

    Controlled substances are not prescribed in this role

    Adhere to company policies, clinical pathways, and documentation standards

    Participate in required training, education, and quality improvement initiatives

    Accurately document mileage and visit activity using Timeero in accordance with company policy to support reimbursement and extended coverage requirements.

    Provide timely notification of all planned and unplanned time off in accordance with company policy to ensure appropriate patient coverage and continuity of care.

    Work Schedule & Travel Requirements

    Full-Time:

    Monday–Friday

    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Part-Time / Per Diem:

    Hours vary based on patient volume and operational needs

    Travel Requirement:

    Clinicians must be able and willing to travel up to at least 55 miles from their home of record to see assigned patients

    On-Call:

    No on-call responsibilities are required for this position

    Performance Expectations & Key Metrics

    Performance is evaluated based on, but not limited to:

    Timeliness and completeness of documentation

    Responsiveness to medical records and internal communications

    Adherence to clinical protocols and escalation guidelines

    Appropriate prescribing and ordering practices

    Quality of care coordination and communication

    Wound healing progression and avoidance of preventable complications

    Compliance with licensure, collaboration, and regulatory requirements

    Required Qualifications

    Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

    Ability to travel to patient locations as required

    Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

    Excellent communication and documentation skills

    Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

    Primary Goal of the Role

    To deliver safe, compliant, and effective wound care with the goal of healing wounds, preventing complications, and improving patient outcomes.

  • Locations
    San Bernardino, CA • Corona, CA • Alameda, CA • Richmond, CA • San Diego, CA