Nurse Practitioner

*Nurse Practitioner – RRH SSMC Primary Care Clinic*
*$60.03 – $98.62/hour*
*Full-Time – Hours per Week: 40*

We’re excited to support your transition to our team with *relocation assistance* and a competitive *sign-on bonus!*



*Job Summary *

*Occupation*: Nurse Practitioner

*Specialty*: Family Practice

*Salary:* $60.03-$98.62

*Working Hours:* 40 hours/week

*Shifts: *Day

*On-Call:* No

*Degree Required:* Graduate of an accredited academic Nurse Practitioner program

*Position Type: *Full Time

*Work Environment:* Hospital Clinic/Private Practice

*Location: *93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

*Visa Sponsorship*: No



*Job Description *

We are seeking Nurse Practitioners who will manage the primary health care of patients with respect and understanding. This includes diagnosing and treating illnesses with compassion, prescribing medications thoughtfully, ordering tests with consideration for the patient's experience, and providing patient education with empathy and clarity. This role emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention with a focus on the patient's overall well-being and often involves a high degree of independent action while following established standards, procedures and practices under the direction of the Supervising Physician.



*Patient Care & Treatment *

Offer holistic and patient-centered care, focusing on the whole person and their individual needs. Emphasize prevention, education, and shared decision-making, building long-term relationships to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for families across the lifespan.

Provide nursing care in a positive manner that is consistent with the policies, objectives, goals, mission and vision of the hospital and nursing department.



*Collaborative Teamwork *

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver patient-focused services and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment.



*Qualifications *
* Graduate of an accredited academic Nurse Practitioner program.
* Certification by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
* Completed coursework to apply for DEA number.
* FNP experience of at least one year preferred in a family practice setting.
* Knowledge of rural clinics, billing and office set-up, experience preferred.
* English proficiency required; Spanish a plus.



*Benefits You'll Enjoy *
* Dental
* Vision and 403B
* Life Insurance
* Flex Spending Accounts
* AFLAC Supplemental Plans
* Employee Assistance Program
* Gym Membership Reimbursement
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Time Off
* Relocation Assistance
* Sign-on Bonus.



*Welcome To RRH *

Established for 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state-of-the-art facilities and offers multi-specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care. In 2023, it was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well-being of healthcare workers and has an established physician well-being program.


*About Ridgecrest *

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60.03 - $98.62 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Internal Medicine
* Primary Care



Application Question(s):
* Are you willing to relocate?
* Have you previously been employed by Ridgecrest Regional Hospital?

Work Location: In person