Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Community Health Center | San Jose, CA Earn Up to $185,000 While Making a Meaningful Impact in the San Jose Community
Location: San Jose, California
Position Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine
Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
A well-established Community Health Center in San Jose is seeking a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join its collaborative care team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a provider who is passionate about delivering high-quality primary care while making a meaningful impact in a diverse and underserved community. In addition to a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, qualified providers may be eligible for valuable student loan repayment and forgiveness programs, creating significant long-term financial benefits while building a rewarding career in community health.
Position Highlights
- Competitive Salary: $158,000 - $185,000 annually
- 100% employer-paid health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Full benefits eligibility beginning at 30+ hours per week (approximately 0.75 FTE)
- $2,000 annual CME allowance for full-time providers
- $1,000 annual CME allowance for part-time providers
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, birthday holiday, and volunteer day
- Potential eligibility for: National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
- Diverse patient population
- Meaningful work that directly improves community health outcomes
- Work-Life Balance & Practice Environment
- Monday through Friday schedule
- No inpatient responsibilities
- No routine weekend coverage
- Average of 15-20 patients per day
- Standard 30-minute appointment slots
- Dedicated administrative time built into the schedule
- Occasional participation in community health fairs
- Supportive leadership team focused on provider success
Clinical Support & Resources
- 1.5 Medical Assistants assigned per provider
- Dedicated inbox clinicians manage virtual patient communications and message volume
- Medical Director provides clinical oversight and support
- Health Center Director manages operational functions
- Epic EMR platform
- Team-based approach to patient care
- Strong collaboration with physicians, behavioral health professionals, nurses, and support staff
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans
- Conduct physical examinations and review patient medical histories
- Deliver preventive care services and wellness counseling
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication management, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare providers
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and team-based care programs
- Support organizational goals focused on improving access to quality healthcare services
Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
- Current California Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
- Current Furnishing Number and DEA registration
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred
- Minimum two years of clinical experience preferredStrong clinical knowledge in family medicine, primary care, internal medicine, and/or pediatrics
- Knowledge of community-based healthcare delivery and preventive medicine
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships, practice comprehensive primary care, and contribute directly to the health and well‑being of the San Jose community. Providers enjoy a supportive team environment, manageable patient volumes, excellent clinical support, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day. With 30-minute appointment slots, strong MA support, dedicated inbox management, Epic EMR, and a predictable weekday schedule, this position is ideal for Nurse Practitioners seeking both professional satisfaction and long‑term career stability.