Nurse Practitioner II/III - Community Health Centers

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Family Nurse Practitioners are based in the Community Health Centers across Riverside County, with initial opportunities at the Family Care Clinic in Moreno Valley. This posting will remain open to build a pool of qualified NP candidates for potential openings in 2027.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of primary care experience as an NP or significant outpatient RN experience; bilingual Spanish is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing, public health, health sciences or related field.
• Current certificate as Nurse Practitioner by a recognized National Board.
• California NP license and California RN license.
• BLS certification may be required at certain locations.
• Two to three years of primary care experience as NP or significant outpatient clinic RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories, perform physicals, record findings.
• Identify abnormalities and order/interpret tests.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; administer medications.
• Provide health counseling and educate patients.
• Refer patients for further diagnosis or treatment when indicated; initiate emergency treatment.
• Initiate orders for medications/devices; orient less experienced NPs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to review protocols.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Primary care

Spanish (beneficial)

Education

Nursing degree

CA NP Certification

Job description

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has exciting opportunities for experienced Family Nurse Practitioners with the Community Health Centers (CHCs) located throughout Riverside County. Current opportunities are with the Family Care Clinic on the main medical center campus in Moreno Valley, however, in anticipation of potential opportunities in 2027, this posting will remain open to build a pool of qualified and experienced NP candidates. Family Nurse Practitioners with the RUHS CHCs see patients of all ages and perform various procedures within their scope of work, including OB/GYN and Pediatrics. The CHCs are high-volume outpatient clinics providing comprehensive, compassionate primary care and specialty services to underserved populations. Because the clinics are designated federally qualified health centers, Nurse Practitioners employed with the CHCs may qualify for various federal, state, and local loan repayment programs.

Ideal candidates will have two - three years of primary care experience as an NP or significant outpatient clinic experience as an RN. Bilingual skills in Spanish are beneficial, but not required.

Meet the Team

RUHS, the County of Riverside's integrated health system, is dedicated to providing medical and behavioral health services to underserved communities throughout Riverside County. RUHS is a dynamic employer offering multiple employment and educational opportunities for medical providers committed to serving vulnerable patient populations. The 13 CHCs are federally qualified community health centers, providing primary care and integrated health-care services throughout the region. Find out more!

• Take patient health histories; perform physical examinations; record findings and assess the health status of patients.
• Identify abnormalities and/or concerns in physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial functioning; order, review and interpret diagnostic and screening procedures.
• Perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; follow orders for administering medications and therapeutic devises.
• Provide health counseling and educate patients on specific areas related to patient illness/health status.
• Refer patients for further diagnosis and/or treatment when indicated; identify patients who require immediate attention of a physician; initiate specified emergency treatment; carry out approved treatment plans.
• Initiate orders for medication and therapeutic devices to patients; may assist in orienting less experienced nurse practitioners.
• Provide input into clinical decision making via participation on committees as assigned; collaborate with other nurse practitioners and physicians to review protocols for healthcare.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, public health, health sciences or a closely related field, and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a field of specialty by a recognized National Board is required.

Experience

NP II - one year of experience in a comparable healthcare setting. NP III - three years as a Nurse Practitioner with at least one year in a comparable healthcare setting to the assignment.

Knowledge of

Techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of personal health problems; principles of health maintenance and disease management; psychosocial assessment; normal growth and development; pathophysiology; pharmacology; nutrition; counseling and health education principles; healthcare delivery systems; community resources and referrals systems related to healthcare; legal implications of advance practice roles in nursing; principles of quality assurance.

Ability to

Provide care to patients with acute and chronic health problems; collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to identify and resolve health problems; write clear, concise documentation of patient visits in the medical record; provide independent nursing care; function under standardized protocols; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, healthcare team and others; analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.

License/Certificate

Possession of a certificate authorizing practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.

Possession of a valid license to furnish medications as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.

Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a field of specialty by a recognized National Board is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS), issued by the American Heart Association may be required at certain work locations.

Contact

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson : [e-mail] / 951-955-5562