Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Family Nurse Practitioner NP (Per Diem Float)

Los Angeles County Per Diem | $115/hour

About St. John’s Community Health

At St. John’s Community Health (SJCH), we believe healthcare is a human right—not a privilege. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered quality, accessible care to Los Angeles’ most underserved communities.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), SJCH is a trusted network of community health centers across Southern California, driven by equity, compassion, and community impact.

About the Role

SJCH is seeking a Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support clinic coverage as a float provider across our Los Angeles locations. This role provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to a diverse population while supporting operational needs, including evenings and Saturdays.

You’ll practice within an integrated care model alongside medical, dental, and behavioral health teams.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
• Deliver preventive care, health education, and family planning services
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and immunizations as appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, whole-person care
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the EHR
• Support clinic coverage needs, including evenings and weekend shifts

Schedule Expectations:

• Per diem coverage based on clinic needs
• Includes evening clinics and Saturdays as scheduled (approximately two Saturdays per month, subject to clinic demand)

What You’ll Bring

For Nurse Practitioners (FNP):

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
• National board certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Active, unrestricted California NP license
• NP Furnishing Number (or eligibility)
• For Physician Assistants (PA):
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• National board certification (NCCPA)
• Active, unrestricted California PA license

For All Candidates:

• Active DEA registration and BLS certification
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Strong commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and caring for diverse communities

Why Join St. John’s Community Health?

• Mission-driven organization advancing health equity
• Collaborative, team-based clinical environment
• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities you serve

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, medical conditions, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.