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Fresno State
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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$121k-$176k

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $10,047 - $10,452 per month (Steps 1-3)

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $10,047 - $14,636 per month

  • This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who works as a primary care provider in ambulatory care clinics in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care assessment of health status, diagnosis, develops/implements plan of care/treatment, and evaluates patient outcomes.

They provide general and preventive health care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses/minor injuries, order lab/x-ray tests, and make referrals to health providers in the community and to specialty services within the health center. This position serves the students of California State University, Fresno.

This position reports to the Director of Medical Services in the Student Health & Counseling Center.

Key Qualifications

  • Work independently in assigned areas of practice established by the supervising physician; demonstrate clinical competence in eliciting patient histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, assessing patient needs and making appropriate referrals;
  • Use clinical techniques/examinations, and diagnostic tools;
  • Interpret laboratory and other study results;
  • Keep current with developments in the medical field pertinent to the incumbent's scope of practice;
  • Establish and maintain an effective working relationships with other health center staff;
  • Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

  • Nurse Practitioners must possess an academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university based Nurse Practitioner program or possess equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
  • Two or more years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
  • Experience as a nurse practitioner in an ambulatory health care setting

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by April 29, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

  • Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction.

The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts.

Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu [hr@csufresno.edu].

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e. g.

H1-B Visas)

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary and preventive health care, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses in an ambulatory clinic setting. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, ordering diagnostic tests, and coordinating patient referrals within the university health center and the community.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an academic degree or certificate from an approved Nurse Practitioner program and hold at least two years of experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are required to work independently under a supervising physician.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient history takingPhysical examinationAcute illness managementChronic illness managementLaboratory interpretationReferral managementHealth education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Fresno State a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,167 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% 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)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Retirement system membership
Sick time
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Fee waiver education program