Nurse Practitioner II​/III- DESERT

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking dedicated and experienced Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) to join the Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the desert region of Riverside County (Palm Springs and Indio). Nurse Practitioners with the CHCs provide quality care to underserved populations in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages
• Perform procedures within your scope, including OB/GYN and pediatric care
• Work in high-volume outpatient settings focused on delivering compassionate, culturally competent care
• Serve in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with potential eligibility for federal, state, and local loan repayment programs

• Active board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 2–3 years of primary care experience
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

• 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.

Riverside University Health System is the County of Riverside’s integrated health system, delivering medical and behavioral health services to communities across the region. RUHS is committed to serving underserved populations and offers a supportive environment for healthcare professionals seeking to make a difference. Our system offers diverse career and educational opportunities for providers passionate about health equity and community health.

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A 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.

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.

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.

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.

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…