Nurse Practitioner Street Medicine Outreach

Details Posted:

12-Apr-26

Location:

MERCED, California Categories:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses /

Physician Assistants Internal Number:

450852 About Us Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. Our Mission As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values. Requisition

ID 2025-450852

Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 64 Remote No Category Advanced Practice Recruiter Name Lori Westbrooks Recruiter Email lori.westbrooks@commonspirit.org Weekly Schedule Monday - Thursday 0800-1630 Shift Day Job Summary and Responsibilities Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical support to our Street Medicine team. NP will provide direct medical care to unsheltered, homeless individuals with comorbid physical, mental health, and substance use disorders in a wide variety of settings including encampments and on the street. The NP will work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of behavioral health, community health workers, medical assistants, and a nurse to develop a treatment plan and provide ongoing care to a panel of high-risk homeless patients. p articipates in strategic planning within overall needs in function of growth and clinical enterprise of Street Medicine, f acilitates relationships with other practitioners and learners, p rovides ongoing education to staff, learners and community on health and homelessness. Participates in the development of new protocols for street medicine along with the director of clinic operations and medical director, p articipates in the development of standards for clinical application of new or established guidelines for patients, p articipates in local and state street medicine organizations (national and international optional), p articipates in the development of quality standards for clinical operation in Inpatient and Outpatient settings along with the director of clinic operations and medical director. Oversees quality of patient care with input from the clinical program leader and medical director, e nsures accurate tracking and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, r esponsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation, a ssists in the development of Policies and Procedures with input from directors of clinic operations and medical director. Perform other duties as assigned or requested, and u nder the general supervision of a primary care physician to perform primary medical, obstetrical and pediatric care to adult, geriatric, adolescent, and pediatric patients, p erforms routine medical examinations of adult, geriatric, adolescent, and pediatric patients. Diagnose common medical conditions, educate and counsel patients, regarding their physical health in a family practice clinic, and perform related clinical duties. Please note that this position is for our Street Medicine Program, and t his position is a grant-funded position and may be eliminated if funds are no longer available. 10% sign on bonus, up to a maximum of 15K offered for qualified external candidates Job Requirements Required Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license AND certification as a Nurse Practitioner with the state of California. Must possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Current/unrestricted DEA certification. 2+ years of NP experience working in a medical office or hospital setting. 1 - 3 years of NP experience in assessing/managing those with substance use disorders, mental illness, and trauma care. 1 - 3 years of experience with EMRs Must work independently with little supervision Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. #LI-DH #advancepractice Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics. Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center. One Community. One Mission. One California