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Nurse Practitioner FNP per diem - Kern PHF

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$80 - $98/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

As a senior member of the clinical team, the Family Nurse Practitioner provides direct medical treatment to members served.

Nurse Practitioner, General - Per-Diem as needed Mon-Sun

Compensation -

Expected starting Employee wage range $80 - $98 / Hourly

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science and an advanced degree in a healthcare science as required by the State Licensing program
  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of practice
  • Active DEA and Furnishing licenses

What’s In It For You*

  • Dynamic, collaborative, and professional team environment
  • New facility, be part of building the team culture
  • Opportunity to work in a mental health setting as an FNP

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

At the Telecare Kern Adult PHF, we provide 24/7 intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services in a safe, welcoming environment for adults experiencing a mental health emergency. 16 beds that serves individuals aged 18 and older who reside in Kern County and need therapeutic/inpatient psychiatric services and may be admitted voluntarily or involuntarily, pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code 5250 et seq.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior member of the clinical team, the Family Nurse Practitioner provides direct medical treatment to members served. The role involves working in a mental health setting to support individuals experiencing a mental health emergency.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science and an advanced degree in a healthcare science, along with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner and board certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical AssessmentMedication ManagementAdvanced Practice NursingTeam CollaborationCultural Competency

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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