Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 171,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UCR Health in Southern California seeks a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to manage a diverse patient panel in Corona or Chino Hills. The NP works with a supervising physician, taking histories, performing exams, interpreting labs, and implementing ambulatory treatment with clinical autonomy.

Responsibilities include patient education on health maintenance and diabetes, preventive care, and coordinating with MAs and physicians to ensure smooth care flow.

Qualifications

• Current California NP licensure.
• Experience in pediatrics or primary care preferred.
• Ability to work independently with supervising physician.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories, perform exams, interpret labs, diagnose and treat ambulatory patients.
• Provide patient education on health maintenance and diabetes management.
• Coordinate with MAs and physicians to ensure smooth workflow and timely care.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Decision-making under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner License (California)

Bachelor's/Master's in Nursing

Job description

Position InformationUCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient-centric healthcare to our patients. The position's primary work location will be at our Corona or Chino Hills clinic. This position will work independently and in conjunction with a supervising physician to provide clinical expertise to complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting lab results, making diagnoses, and implementing ambulatory treatment. Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, Diabetes education, and patient safety in a primary care clinic setting. Provides comprehensive care to a diverse panel of patients across the lifespan, with a focus on preventative health, wellness, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MAs and provides back-office guidance. The care delivered will be based on evidence-based and guideline-based practice, and scientific knowledge, and in accordance with requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The full salary range for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is $170,735.76 - $239,827.68 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The successful candidate will be placed on the salary range based on years of experience from date of licensure in alignment with the union contract. Newer Nurse Practitioner's with clinic experience as an RN may be considered for a Nurse Practitioner 1 at the flat hourly rate of $79.15. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Position InformationUCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient-centric healthcare to our patients. The position's primary work location will be at our Corona or Chino Hills clinic. This position will work independently and in conjunction with a supervising physician to provide clinical expertise to complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting lab results, making diagnoses, and implementing ambulatory treatment. Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, Diabetes education, and patient safety in a primary care clinic setting. Provides comprehensive care to a diverse panel of patients across the lifespan, with a focus on preventative health, wellness, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MAs and provides back-office guidance. The care delivered will be based on evidence-based and guideline-based practice, and scientific knowledge, and in accordance with requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The full salary range for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is $170,735.76 - $239,827.68 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The successful candidate will be placed on the salary range based on years of experience from date of licensure in alignment with the union contract. Newer Nurse Practitioner's with clinic experience as an RN may be considered for a Nurse Practitioner 1 at the flat hourly rate of $79.15. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree
Education acceptable by the California Board of Nursing to obtain required licensure.
Requirement
Required
Experience Requirements
Experience
At the NP 1 Level: Newer NP's with clinic experience as an RN may be considered
Requirement
Experience
At the NP 2 Level: A minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Requirement
Experience
Must meet UC credentialing requirements.
Requirement
Experience
Patient care experience in a pediatrics or primary care setting.
Preferred
Minimum Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner.
• Ability to make emergency decisions quickly.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UCR is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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Job Description Details
Department Custom Scope
As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for UCR Health's expanding Corona and Chino Hills clinics, the incumbent will manage a diverse panel of patients across the lifespan, focusing on preventative health, wellness, and the comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Incumbent will practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while collaborating synergistically with our physician team to drive patient access and support community-focused, integrated care. This mission-driven role is essential to managing patient volume and improving health outcomes in our rapidly growing regional markets.