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 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

San Francisco serves as a gateway to diverse attractions including Yosemite National Park and the wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma, with popular local destinations like Oracle Park and Pier 39. Northern California offers scenic drives through state parks, unique attractions like the Skunk Train and Glass Beach, plus access to giant sequoia groves. The region extends from Sacramento in the inland areas to coastal communities like Crescent City, providing varied landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive family medicine services in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting, managing diverse primary care cases for patients of all ages during standard business hours. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses while maintaining accurate medical documentation. The position requires working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call requirements, managing 24-25 patients daily with a 20% no-show rate while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the FQHC healthcare delivery framework.

Additional job details

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