Family Nurse Practitioner – Indian Health Services | Competitive Pay + Travel
Job at a glance
Job description
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Tule River Indian Health Center
📍 Location: Porterville, CA
💼 Position: Full-Time | Exempt
💰 Compensation: $80/hour + Travel Support
About the Opportunity
Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc. (TRIHCI) is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide high-quality, culturally competent care to patients of all ages. This is an opportunity to serve Native American and underserved communities while delivering holistic primary care, prevention, and chronic disease management.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver comprehensive primary care across the lifespan (infants, children, adults, and elders)
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Conduct health assessments, physical exams, screenings, and preventive care visits
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Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
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Prescribe medications, immunizations, and therapeutic interventions
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Provide health education, counseling, and anticipatory guidance to patients and families
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Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health, and community health staff to ensure coordinated care
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
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Refer patients to specialists and follow up on care plans
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Participate in quality improvement and team-based care initiatives
Qualifications
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Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (FNP program)
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Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC)
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Active, unrestricted California NP license with furnishing number
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DEA registration (Schedule II–V)
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Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
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2–5+ years of primary care experience preferred
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Experience with Native American or underserved populations highly desirable
Additional Requirements
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Valid California Driver’s License
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Current First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
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Must pass background check, drug test, and physical
Job Responsibilities
Conduct health assessments, physical exams, screenings, and preventive care visits
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe medications, immunizations, and therapeutic interventions
Provide health education, counseling, and anticipatory guidance to patients and families
Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health, and community health staff to ensure coordinated care
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Refer patients to specialists and follow up on care plans
Participate in quality improvement and team-based care initiatives
Qualifications
Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC)
Active, unrestricted California NP license with furnishing number
DEA registration (Schedule II–V)
Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
2–5+ years of primary care experience preferred
Experience with Native American or underserved populations highly desirable