Nurse Practitioner, Health Clinic
Listed compensation
$153K–$214K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization: MHLB-Memorial Hospital Los Banos Position Overview: Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 23 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more provides comprehensive medical services in more than 100 Northern California communities.
Our mission, vision and values lay the foundation for our day-to-day work in doctors’ offices, home health and hospice programs, hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, administrative offices and medical education services.
As a unified health care network, we partner to spread innovation, improve access to health care services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.
The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.
Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned areas.
Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.
Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policies and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for new hires to Sutter Health.
Job Description: SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Job Shift: Varied
- Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Variable
- Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position
- Status: Exempt
- Weekly Hours: 36 Employee
- Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans
Pay Range is $153,129.60 to $214,362.72 / 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. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with physicians. They are responsible for coordinating holistic care, providing patient education, and maintaining collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
Requirements
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of nursing theories, anatomy, and physiology, along with proficiency in Electronic Health Records. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently within the California Nurse Practice Act are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
In California, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$159k (260 salary observations; 641 listings), vs ~$134k nationally (1,810 salary observations; 9,957 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $153k–$214k | Family Medicine NP median $160k (middle half $138k–$178k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $159k median in California | $134k nationally (+19%)260 state / 1,810 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$166k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine NP listings in California | 315 active | 3,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $153k sign-on | California nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine NP hiring demand | #2 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 23% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed |
| New Family Medicine NP listings | 1,724 in the last 30 days | 1,327 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine NP pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Sutter Health | #1 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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