Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Lakeside

Job Category: Advance Practice Provider

Requisition Number: NURSE
004303

• Posted :
  September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Lakeside, CA 92040, USA

About Us

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Advanced Practice Provider works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers. In addition, this role will assess training opportunities to promote team development.

Responsibilities

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health history
• Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infection
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patients

TEAM SUPPORT

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
• Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
• Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectives

CLINICAL ADMINISTRATION

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
• Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement
• Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals
• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in nursing, required
• Registered Nurse License in good standing, required
• Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • AHA-approved…