Nurse Practitioner

LifeLong Medical Care; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Saving Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick leave

CME Allowance

Malpractice Coverage

Loan Repayment Program

Sign-on bonus

Flexible Schedule

Administrative Time

Job summary

LifeLong Medical Care seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner for our Downtown Oakland Health Center to deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care in a collaborative, team-based setting. This role focuses on serving underserved communities, managing chronic conditions, and integrating behavioral health services within the care model.

The position offers competitive compensation, a benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth while working in a diverse, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current California RN and NP licenses.
• National certification as an NP in Family, Adult-gerontology, or relevant specialty.
• Furnishing license and DEA certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred (new grads may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations, obtain medical histories, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
• Provide preventive and primary care services, including immunizations, health screenings, and wellness counseling.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and depression with patient education.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to address medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
• Provide acute care visits and triage support; support referrals and follow-up for diagnostics and specialty care.
• Participate in clinical huddles, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural humility

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

MS/NP or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Taking part in community health is rewarding and meaningful. LifeLong Medical Care is looking for Family Nurse Practitioners committed to providing high-quality outpatient primary care at our Downtown Oakland Health Center. The ideal candidate must be dedicated to building a collaborative team model of care experience working with the under-served. Case management and behavioral health services are fully integrated into our care to address various medical and psychosocial factors impacting the patient's overall health. The Health Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with primary care providers, RNs, Social Workers, Psychiatry, Podiatry, etc.As a NP/PA at our Health Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our patients. Our Health Center utilizes a collaborative team model of care, integrating case management and behavioral health services to address the various medical and psychosocial factors impacting our patients' overall health.At LifeLong Medical Care, we're dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our dynamic and compassionate team.Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations. Apply now to be a part of our team at LifeLong Medical Care.This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA.About us:As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 60 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. LifeLong Medical Care provides high-quality care for medical, dental, and behavioral health needs as well as social services to underserved people of all ages; creates models of care for the elderly, people with disabilities and families; and advocates for continuous improvements in the health of our communities across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.Benefits:Compensation: NP/PA $127,504 - $151,153.60 /year depending on years since licensed and pro-rated to FTE, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision (Dependent & Domestic Partner Coverage)Health Saving AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts403(b) Retirement Savings Plan10 Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation and Paid Sick leaveCME Allowance and Paid Time Off to completeLicense & DEA Renewal ReimbursementAdministrative Time (12.5%) included in work week to allow for better work life balanceMalpractice CoverageFlexible ScheduleLoan Repayment Program - LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 20). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.JOB DUTIES:Perform physical examinations, obtain medical histories, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with standardized procedures and applicable scope of practice.Provide preventive and primary care services, including immunizations, health screenings, and wellness counseling.Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and depression, with a strong focus on patient education and self-management support.Document all clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to address medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.Provide acute care visits and triage support as needed.Support transitions of care, referrals, and follow-up for diagnostic tests and specialty care.Participate in clinical huddles, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.Maintain awareness of and adherence to clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements.Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees when appropriate.Perform other duties as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated commitment to providing care to underserved communities and vulnerable populations.Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, team-based model.Cultural humility and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.Job Requirements:Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Practitioner license.National certification as an NP in Family, Adult-Gerontology, or a relevant specialty.Furnishing license and DEA certification required or obtainable upon hire.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred (new grads may be considered).Job Preferences:Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community clinic setting.Proficiency in Epic EHR system.Bilingual or multilingual skills.