Nurse Practitioner

Job Details: Job Location: Downtown Oakland Health Center

• Oakland, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $127504.00 - $151153.60Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Taking part in community health is rewarding and meaningful. Life. Long Medical Care is looking for Family Nurse Practitioners committed to providing high-quality outpatient primary care at our Downtown Oakland Health Center. The ideal candidate must be dedicated to building a collaborative team model of care experience working with the under-served. Case management and behavioral health services are fully integrated into our care to address various medical and psychosocial factors impacting the patient's overall health. The Health Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with primary care providers, RNs, Social Workers, Psychiatry, Podiatry, etc. As a NP/PA at our Health Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our patients. Our Health Center utilizes a collaborative team model of care, integrating case management and behavioral health services to address the various medical and psychosocial factors impacting our patients' overall health. At Life. Long Medical Care, we're dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our dynamic and compassionate team. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations. Apply now to be a part of our team at Life. Long Medical Care. This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA.

About us

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 60 years of dedicated service to the community, Life. Long serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. Life. Long Medical Care provides high-quality care for medical, dental, and behavioral health needs as well as social services to underserved people of all ages; creates models of care for the elderly, people with disabilities and families; and advocates for continuous improvements in the health of our communities across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County.

From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify.

To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

Benefits

Compensation

NP/PA $127,504 - $151,153.60 /year depending on years since licensed and pro-rated to FTE, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Dependent & Domestic Partner Coverage) Health Saving Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 10 Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation and Paid Sick leave CME Allowance and Paid Time Off to complete License & DEA Renewal Reimbursement Administrative Time (12.

5%) included in work week to allow for better work life balance Malpractice Coverage Flexible Schedule Loan Repayment Program

• Life. Long is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 20). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants. JOB DUTIES: Perform physical examinations, obtain medical histories, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with standardized procedures and applicable scope of practice. Provide preventive and primary care services, including immunizations, health screenings, and wellness counseling. Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and depression, with a strong focus on patient education and self-management support. Document all clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to address medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health. Provide acute care visits and triage support as needed. Support transitions of care, referrals, and follow-up for diagnostic tests and specialty care. Participate in clinical huddles, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain awareness of and adherence to clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees when appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated commitment to providing care to underserved communities and vulnerable populations. Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, team-based model. Cultural humility and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.

Job Requirements: Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Practitioner license. National certification as an NP in Family, Adult-Gerontology, or a relevant specialty. Furnishing license and DEA certification required or obtainable upon hire.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred (new grads may be considered). Job Preferences: Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community clinic setting. Proficiency in Epic EHR system. Bilingual or multilingual skills.