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

Northern California offers diverse outdoor experiences including access to Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoia groves, along with renowned wine regions in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. The area features scenic drives, state parks, and unique attractions such as the Skunk Train and Glass Beach. Visitors can explore a range of activities from wine country tours to natural attractions, with new accommodations and dining establishments regularly opening throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive family medicine and obstetrics 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 clinicians, 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: physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and registered nurses
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes