Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Winterhaven, CA
Lumbee Group
5x8 hrs, Days

Family Nurse Practitioner (Ambulatory Care) 
Location: Winterhaven, CA 92283 
Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) 

• Excludes Federal Holidays
• Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process 

Compensation 

• Travel weekly stipends: $1,246
• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis. 

Contract: 6 months - 1 year with an option to extend 

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide same-day and acute ambulatory care services in a collaborative outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while working within the scope of granted clinical privileges and IHS standards. 

Requirements 

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Current Family Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP, ANCC, or equivalent)
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in ambulatory care, primary care, or urgent care
• Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain IHS credentialing, clinical privileges, and security clearance
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements 

Responsibilities 

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and same-day healthcare needs.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform procedures within clinical privileges.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Coordinate referrals and higher levels of care when clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Maintain compliance with IHS policies, patient safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Participate in required credentialing, training, and quality improvement activities.