Westwood, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner Westwood $50000 Sign-On Bonus
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics Westwood California
Position Summary
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (NRHC) is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner to lead our primary care clinic in Westwood California.
This is a small close-knit clinic where the FNP can build lasting relationships with patients and become an important part of the community. The position offersa high levelof clinical autonomy along with the support and resources of NRHCs larger healthcare team.
The FNP will provide primary care to patients across the lifespan including preventive care chronic disease management and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Providers typically see approximately 18 patients per day.
The selected FNP will alsohave the opportunity tohelp manage the clinic including supporting the clinic team helping guide daily operations and making decisions based on the needs of the patients and community. Theseadditionalresponsibilities come with an annual clinic management stipend of$18000.
This is a full-time position with scheduling flexibility. There are no weekend clinic hours or on-call responsibilities.
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time salary of$128000$168000
Additional$18000 annual clinic management stipend
$50000 sign-on bonus depending on eligibility
Relocationassistanceup to$10000
40 hoursof paid CME time annually
$2000 annual CME allowance
Health and retirement benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional liability coverage
Federal and state loan-repayment programs may be available
About NRHC
NRHC is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that has served Lassen County and the surrounding area fornearly 50years. We are the largest provider of outpatient healthcare services in Lassen County with clinics in Susanville and Westwood.
Life in Westwood
Westwood is a small Lassen County communitylocatedbetween Susanville and Chester approximately seven miles from the eastern shore of Lake Almanor. The area is surrounded by forests mountains lakes and trails with year-round opportunities for fishing boating hiking camping and other outdoor activities.
With a population of approximately 1500 Westwood offers the close-knit feel of a truly rural community. For a healthcare provider it is anopportunityto know your patients understand the community you serve and see the difference your work makes.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses or the ability to obtain them
Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Furnishingnumber and DEA registration or the ability to obtain them
Current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it
Ability to meet NRHC credentialing and privileging requirements
Five or more years of clinical experience preferred
Comfortablepracticingwitha high levelof autonomy in a rural primary care setting
Interest in clinic leadership and day-to-day operations
Commitment to providing quality care to rural and underserved patients
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