Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens 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 operates with full support staff and additional specialties onsite to ensure efficient patient care coordination and optimal outcomes for patients requiring family medicine services.

About the facility location

This area features diverse attractions ranging from iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island to entertainment venues such as Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Bros. Studios. The region offers natural experiences including Monterey Bay, Yosemite Valley, and wildlife tours, alongside cultural destinations like Stanford University and various museums. Visitors can enjoy theme parks, aquariums, sports venues, and outdoor activities including horseback riding tours with views of notable landmarks.

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 treating acute illnesses as they present. The clinician will work Monday through Friday managing 24-25 patients per day with a 20% no-show rate, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with onsite physicians and support staff to ensure quality healthcare delivery within the FQHC framework.

Additional job details

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