Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Postgraduate Program Director

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

A community health center in Antelope Valley, CA, is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Program Director to lead their new residency program. This role includes administrative leadership and direct patient care, ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have an MSN or DNP with FNP certification, experience in primary care, and strong leadership skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered as part of the full-time position, with a salary ranging from $130,000 to $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as an FNP in primary care.
• At least 2 years of experience in teaching, precepting, or program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FNP Residency Program and ensure compliance with HRSA/TJC.
• Develop and deliver structured curriculum for residents.
• Provide direct patient care to model clinical excellence.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty and residents.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Commitment to health equity

Clinical excellence in primary care

Education

MSN or DNP with FNP certification

Unencumbered FNP license in California

Job description

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Postgraduate Program Director

Location: Antelope Valley, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time (5/8 Role)

Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 annually + comprehensive benefits

About Us

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (BACHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving more than 17,000 patients annually across Los Angeles and East Kern Counties. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible health care to diverse, underserved communities. We are excited to launch a Family Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Residency Program that prepares new FNPs to thrive in community-based primary care.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced FNP Postgraduate Program Director to lead our new residency program. This role ensures compliance with HRSA and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and provides both administrative leadership (30%) and direct patient care (70%).

The Program Director will oversee curriculum development, clinical rotations, faculty/preceptor engagement, and resident mentorship. Weekly didactic sessions with residents are a key part of this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FNP Residency Program and ensure HRSA/TJC compliance.
• Develop and deliver a structured curriculum, including weekly didactic classes.
• Provide direct patient care (20% of FTE) in a primary care setting to model clinical excellence.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty, preceptors, and residents.
• Monitor resident progress and provide mentorship, feedback, and remediation when necessary.
• Oversee quality improvement, scholarly projects, and program evaluation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, quality, and compliance teams to align program outcomes with organizational goals.
• Represent BACHC in external meetings, HRSA reviews, and accreditation visits.

Qualifications

Required:

• MSN or DNP with current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification.
• Unencumbered license to practice as an FNP in California; DEA license.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as an FNP in primary care.
• At least 2 years of experience in teaching, precepting, or program leadership.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to health equity and serving underserved populations.

Preferred

• Previous Program Director or Associate Director experience.
• Experience with HRSA-funded programs and TJC accreditation.
• FQHC or community health center experience.
• Record of scholarly activity (publications, presentations, or QI projects).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or cross-cultural healthcare experience.
• Advanced training in education, leadership, or quality improvement.

Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
• Schedule: Full-Time (5/8 role, 40 hours/week).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME allowance, and paid time off.