Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Family Medicine (Lakeport, Ca)

Opportunity Information:

We are seeking a skilled, patient focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support our providers through a blend of in basket management, virtual clinical support, and face to face patient care. This role is ideal for an NP who enjoys teamwork, thrives in a fast paced clinical environment, and is comfortable supporting both virtual and in clinic workflows.

Job Description:

• Provide in person patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow up.
• Conduct virtual visits (triage, follow ups, chronic condition support, patient education).
• Support patient access by managing urgent issues and communicating care plans clearly.

In Basket Management

• Oversee provider in basket items including patient messages, medication refill requests, lab/test results, and care coordination tasks.
• Respond to or route items appropriately to ensure timely, accurate resolution.
• Escalate clinical concerns to supervising physicians when needed.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate closely with physicians, RNs, MAs, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in team huddles, quality initiatives, and workflow improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master's: Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs

NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing

RN-California Registered Nurse

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health) or non-patient care positions)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Certification required based on the department requirements

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• National board certification (FNP, AGNP, ANP, or specialty equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical NP experience.
• Prior telehealth/virtual care experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills and comfort managing high volume electronic in basket work.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.

.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

• Generous compensation with bonus potential
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• 403b Offered
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Robust retirement program

Sutter Lakeside Hospital is nestled in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County and is a 25-bed critical access hospital. The critical access designation by the federal government ensures access to healthcare services for residents of rural communities. Sutter Lakeside is the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.

The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is located in the heart of Northern California s wine country just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. Lakeport is located along the west shore of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. Clear Lake is 68 square miles, offering premier boating and fishing experience. There is no shortage of other fun activities: hiking, biking, antiquing, off-roading, camping, bird watching, excellent restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting are some of the local activities. With over 30 wineries and 9,000+ acres of vineyards Lake County is one of the fastest-growing winemaking regions in America.

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.