Nurse Practitioner

River Family Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Schedule flexibility

Autonomy

Job summary

River Family Health in Boise, Idaho seeks a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care across the lifespan in an independently owned, NP-led practice that values autonomy and relationship-based care.

The successful candidate will emphasize prevention, chronic disease management, and holistic wellness while building lasting partnerships with patients and families and contributing to practice growth and decision-making grounded in evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• FNP-C or FNP-BC certification.
• Eligible for independent practice per state regulations.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, including health maintenance and preventive care.
• Perform physical exams, assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state regulations.
• Coordinate care with specialists and community resources as needed.
• Develop long-term, trusting relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Autonomy

Education

FNP-C or FNP-BC certification

Nurse Practitioner license

DEA registration

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join a small, independently owned, nurse-practitioner-led family practice. This role is ideal for an NP who values autonomous practice, relationship-based care, and whole-person health. This role is ideal for an individual who wants to be a part of the decision-making process, team development and practice growth. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and long-term partnerships with patients and families. Our practice prioritizes time with patients, continuity of care, and clinical decision-making rooted in evidence-based practice and individualized patient goals.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, including:
  
  
  
  • Health maintenance and preventive care
  
  
  • Acute illness and injury evaluation and treatment
  
  
  • Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, mental health conditions)
  
  
  • Women's and men's health services
  
  
  • Geriatric care
  
  
  
  


• Perform physical exams, assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning


• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state regulations


• Interpret lab results, imaging, and other diagnostic studies


• Coordinate care with specialists and community resources as needed

Whole-Person & Relationship-Based Care

• Develop long-term, trusting relationships with patients and families


• Address physical, emotional, social, and lifestyle factors impacting health


• Engage patients in shared decision-making and individualized care planning


• Provide patient education focused on empowerment, prevention, and self-management


• Support continuity of care through follow-up, care coordination, and accessibility

Practice & Collaboration

• Practice independently while collaborating with other healthcare professionals as appropriate


• Participate in practice development, quality improvement, and workflow optimization


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation


• Uphold ethical, professional, and regulatory standards of advanced practice nursing

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice


• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC) certification


• Eligible for independent practice per state regulations


• DEA registration (or ability to obtain)


• Minimum 1-2 years of primary care experience preferred (new graduates with strong primary care interest considered)


• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Commitment to patient-centered, holistic, and relationship-driven care

Work Environment & Culture

• Independent, NP-owned and NP-led practice


• No large hospital system or corporate oversight


• Emphasis on clinical autonomy, flexibility, and professional respect


• Supportive, collaborative, and patient-focused environment


• Opportunity to shape practice culture and patient care approach

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available


• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Benefits package and schedule flexibility to be discussed

Why Join Us?

• Practice true primary care without productivity pressure or assembly-line medicine


• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients


• Maintain autonomy in clinical decision-making


• Be part of a practice that values quality over quantity and the whole person, not just diagnoses