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Los Banos, California

Nurse Practitioner, Health Clinic

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$153K–$214K

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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

Interdisciplinary Care PlanningClinical AssessmentDiagnosisCare Coordination

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.

What does the Family Medicine NP market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$153k–$214kFamily 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine NP listings in California315 active3,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$153k sign-onCalifornia 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 specialtiespostings 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 listings1,724 in the last 30 days1,327 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 30 employers
8
<$160k
12
$160k-175k
5
$175k-185k
7
$185k-220k
8
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,881 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Sutter Health

Medical Practices
Tracy, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance

Living in Los Banos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,354/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
55 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Merced, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.