Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care, per diem
Listed compensation
$95.33–$133.46 /hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD
Position Overview
Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in a busy, high acuity urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians.
Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination and delivery of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.
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 group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
Adheres to clinic polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional practice.
Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California.
Job Description
Skills and Knowledge
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, physician and staff. Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record. Organizational skills. Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner. Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
No
Unions
Yes
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $95.33 to $133.46 / hour
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for patients in a high-acuity urgent care setting. They are responsible for managing interdisciplinary care plans and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians and healthcare staff.
Requirements
Candidates must possess the necessary medical knowledge and skills to perform within their scope of practice in California. Proficiency in electronic health record data entry and strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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