Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in California

Job description

About the facility

This Federally Qualified Health Center provides comprehensive primary care services to the community with a focus on accessible healthcare delivery. The facility maintains appropriate medical support staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure efficient patient care coordination.

About the facility location

This region features diverse natural attractions including towering redwood forests, coastal trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities at national and state parks. Visitors can explore notable destinations such as world-class zoos and various nature areas that showcase the area's biodiversity. The region offers activities ranging from harbor cruises and museum visits to outdoor experiences available year-round due to the favorable climate.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care in a Federally Qualified Health Center environment, managing diverse primary care cases for patients of all ages. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, managing chronic conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and maintaining accurate medical records. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with no call requirements, seeing 24-25 patients daily while accounting for a 20% no-show rate. Collaboration with physicians and additional support staff ensures quality healthcare delivery within the FQHC framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 24-25
• Support staff: MD, APP, LVN, MA, RN
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes