Float NP or PA needed in North San Diego County

Columbia Healthcare; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

NHSC loan repayment

CME benefits

Medical insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Columbia Healthcare in northern San Diego County is seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to float between Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook clinics. You will provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages in a mission-driven community health setting.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to support underserved populations with preventive care, acute management, and chronic disease support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current California NP license or ability to obtain licensure.
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• NO NEW GRADUATES.
• Experience in family medicine, primary care, or community health preferred.
• Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan.
• Ability and willingness to work at multiple clinic locations.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to diverse and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care and family medicine services to patients of all ages.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform physical examinations, preventive health screenings, and routine wellness visits.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve a diverse patient population with emphasis on underserved communities.
• Support a team-oriented clinical environment focused on quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Lifespan care

Flexibility to rotate locations

Education

Accredited NP program

California NP license or ability to obtain

FNP certification

1+ year NP experience

No new graduates

Job description

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Float Position

Vista, Oceanside & Fallbrook, California

About The POSITION

We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join a well-established, mission-driven community health organization serving patients throughout northern San Diego County, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, patient-focused provider who enjoys variety in their work environment and is passionate about making a difference in underserved communities. The FNP will provide comprehensive family medicine services to patients of all ages, from infants and children to adults and seniors. This position offers a consistent work schedule with the flexibility to rotate between clinic locations in Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook, depending on patient needs and staffing requirements. The organization is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families, including underserved and medically vulnerable populations.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Family Nurse Practitioner opportunity
• Float between established clinic locations in Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook, CA
• Regular, consistent work schedule with varying practice locations
• Provide comprehensive primary care and family medicine services to patients of all ages
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Perform physical examinations, preventive health screenings, and routine wellness visits
• Diagnose and treat illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate
• Educate patients on disease prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals
• Serve a diverse patient population, with a strong emphasis on underserved communities
• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment focused on quality patient care

About The QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current California Nurse Practitioner license or ability to obtain licensure
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
• NO NEW GRADUATES
• Experience in family medicine, primary care, or community health preferred
• Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan
• Ability and willingness to work at multiple clinic locations
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to diverse and underserved populations

About The COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation – approximately $88 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Performance-based incentive bonus plan
• Medical and health insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Retirement benefits
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) benefits
• Employer-provided malpractice insurance
• Sign-on bonus
• Potential student loan repayment opportunities through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), subject to eligibility
• Stable employment with an established community healthcare organization

About The COMMUNITY

Located in beautiful northern San Diego County, Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook offer an exceptional Southern California lifestyle with convenient access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and year-round sunshine. These communities provide an excellent combination of coastal living, outdoor activities, and access to the greater San Diego metropolitan area.

If you are an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful healthcare to underserved communities while enjoying the Southern California lifestyle, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you!