Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled, patient focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support our providers through a blend of in basket management and 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 clinic workflows.

Job Description:

• Provide in‑person patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow‑up.
• Conduct 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

• 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.
• Strong communication skills and comfort managing high‑volume electronic in‑basket work.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.

Join Us and Enjoy

• 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

Organization Details

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 provide the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.

Community Information

The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is 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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $175,489.60 to $254,446.40 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.