A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Category Healthcare Organization UCR Health Department UCRH Clinic Corona Location Riverside Area Salary $170,736 - $239,828 Date Posted 2026-09-01T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for
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No Position Information UCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient-centric healthcare to our patients. The position's primary work location will be at our Corona or Chino Hills clinic. This position will work independently and in conjunction with a supervising physician to provide clinical expertise to complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting lab results, making diagnoses, and implementing ambulatory treatment. Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, Diabetes education, and patient safety in a primary care clinic setting. Provides comprehensive care to a diverse panel of patients across the lifespan, with a focus on preventative health, wellness, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MAs and provides back-office guidance. The care delivered will be based on evidence-based and guideline-based practice, and scientific knowledge, and in accordance with requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The full salary range for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is $170,735.76 - $239,827.68 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The successful candidate will be placed on the salary range based on years of experience from date of licensure in alignment with the union contract. Newer Nurse Practitioner's with clinic experience as an RN may be considered for a Nurse Practitioner 1 at the flat hourly rate of $79.15. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Education Requirements Education acceptable by the California Board of Nursing to obtain required licensure. Experience At the NP 1
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Newer NP's with clinic experience as an RN may be considered At the NP 2
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A minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Must meet UC credentialing requirements. Patient care experience in a pediatrics or primary care setting. Minimum Requirements Ability to make emergency decisions quickly. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview License Requirements Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license. Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Certification Requirements Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. As required for provider Medicare enrollment, national certification from one of the organizations listed below that is recognized as national certifying body: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) Job Description Details General Information Job Title
NURSE PRACT 2
Job Code 009147 Department Head Timothy Collins Supervisor Naveen Raja Department Custom Scope As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for UCR Health's expanding Corona and Chino Hills clinics, the incumbent will manage a diverse panel of patients across the lifespan, focusing on preventative health, wellness, and the comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Incumbent will practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while collaborating synergistically with our physician team to drive patient access and support community-focused, integrated care. This mission-driven role is essential to managing patient volume and improving health outcomes in our rapidly growing regional markets.
Key Responsibilities Direct Patient Care:
1.Obtain thorough histories and perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating tests and examinations. Perform well child visits. Order immunizations per the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidelines. 2. Assume ongoing responsibility for each patient. 3. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Referrals to other physicians or treatment options.4. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any provider or physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. 5. Monitor and evaluate patients in the ambulatory setting with new or ongoing issues. Facilitate transitions of care and care coordination. May communicate with hospitalists and other physicians on patient care. 6. Review and respond to lab/test results, patient Inbasket/MyChart messages, staff messages, refill requests, telephone calls, and virtual patient encounters. 7. Follow department/clinic guidelines for providing continuity of care in collaboration and coordination with physician. 8. Complete all patient care and encounter documentation in the electronic health record system promptly per policy. 9. Coordinate/recommend follow up with appropriate laboratory tests, imaging and diagnostic studies, and consults/referrals. 10. Provide care to achieve quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience goals. Incumbent will demonstrate a caring, sensitive, and service approach in all interactions with patients, families, and the health care team; 11. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EHR, computers, and telecommunication systems; consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to, contracted providers, and vendors. 12. Collaborate extensively wit 70% Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, diabetes education, condition-based education including education on minimizing stress, maximizing wellness, encouraging health lifestyle changes, and identifying resources. Screen, address, and counsel on social drivers of health. Educates patients, parents, and caregivers on vaccines and addresses vaccine questions. 20% Develops and provides educational materials and clinical instructions to other staff providing direct patient care. Serves as a lead for staff to address patient care issues and concerns. 10% Special Conditions Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Overtime Travel Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
