Primary Care APP

American Academy of Family Physicians; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Academy of Family Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in California to support primary care patients with acute and chronic conditions under physician supervision. You will perform exams, order tests, and prescribe medications following established protocols while ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.

You will also provide ongoing support by responding to messages, refilling prescriptions, triaging consults, and coordinating follow-up calls to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Masters Of Science in Nursing required.
• One year of experience required.
• CA NP license required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications according to established protocols.
• Provide ongoing patient support by answering messages, refilling prescriptions, triaging consults, and follow-up calls to track progress.

Skills

One year of experience

CA NP license

Clinical primary care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Practitioner, you will help patients manage their acute and chronic health needs under the supervision of a physician so they can achieve improved health outcomes and maintain positive lifestyle habits.

Every day you will manage patient care, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications according to established protocols. You will be expected to provide ongoing patient support by answering messages, refilling prescriptions, triaging consults, and conducting follow-up calls to track progress.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong clinical background in primary care, the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to maintaining professional standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Masters Of Science in Nursing


• One (1) year of experience


• Clear and current CA NP license


• Maintain a work pace appropriate to given work-load.


• Make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information.


• Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.


• Perform complex and varied tasks.

Preferred:

• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA BLS)


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health's Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast's award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

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One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$69.41 - $91.97 /hour