Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA/CNM/WHNP) (Merced) - New Grads Welcome

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$74-$78/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Clinician l - NP/PA/CNM/WHNP
  • Merced, CA
  • Hiring at $74-78/hour
  • Full-Time | 40 hours a week

Why Work With Us?

At PPMM, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality health care – no matter who they are or where they come from. When you join our team, you become part of a mission to protect and expand reproductive freedom.

You’ll serve a diverse patient population with compassion and clinical excellence in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

This is a meaningful opportunity to provide contraceptive care, abortion services, STI testing and treatment, gender-affirming services, and preventive care — all while being part of a collaborative care team.

We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients.

We Support Our Clinicians With

  • Healthy work-life balance with standard health center hours and generous PTO accrual
  • No after-hours charting
  • Comprehensive 6-month training program
  • Supportive, team-based clinical environment
  • Full-time, benefits-eligible role (medical, dental, vision, retirement )
  • CME support and ongoing professional development

The salary provided is pay for Clinician I upon completion of our robust 4-6 month training and a positive 6-month review, Clinician I employees are promoted to Clinician II.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Clinical Care
  • Review and interpret the medical and social history of both male and female reproductive health patients;
  • Perform appropriate medical screening procedures/exams for both male and female patients;
  • Interpret laboratory data, order additional laboratory investigations when indicated and ensure appropriate follow-up;
  • Provide a full range of contraceptive methods, including self-administered options and injections.
  • Perform medical assessment and management of basic STI and genito-urinary conditions for both male and female patients;
  • Provide medication abortion, as indicated.
  • Prescribe and educate on emergency contraception.
  • Diagnose and treat uncomplicated STIs and genitourinary conditions.
  • Perform wart treatment and basic dermatological procedures.
  • Provide gender-affirming hormone therapy and related care.
  • Offer premenopausal and menopausal health services.
  • Act as a medical consultant to clinic staff;
  • Manage emergency situations in the health center;
  • Participate in staff meetings relating to center management and provides staff training in current medical procedures which are relevant to reproductive health;
  • Contribute to achieving health center productivity goals.
  • Demonstrate PPMM customer service standards;
  • Assist in other areas of center support work as required.

Patient-Centered Exams & Management

  • Conduct and interpret medical histories for sexual and reproductive health visits.
  • Perform pelvic and breast exams, Pap smears, and other screening procedures.
  • Order and interprets laboratory tests; ensure timely follow-up.
  • Manage urgent health situations that arise during clinic operations.

Team Engagement

  • Act as a clinical resource for medical assistants and support staff.
  • Attend staff meetings and contribute to clinic productivity and quality benchmarks.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

What We’re Looking For

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Women’s Health NP (WHNP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) program.
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.
  • Board Certification
  • CPR/BLS certification (current or within 30 days of hire).
  • Strong customer service mindset and ability to thrive in a team-based environment.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Windows-based systems)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in reproductive health, OB/GYN, gender-affirming care, or family planning.
  • Commitment to providing care that is respectful, inclusive, and affirming to all patients.

Questions? Contact careers@ppmarmonte.org [careers@ppmarmonte.org]

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraceptive services, STI treatment, and gender-affirming care in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient histories, perform clinical exams, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited NP, PA, WHNP, or CNM program with a current, unrestricted California license and Board Certification. CPR/BLS certification is required, and a strong customer service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pelvic ExamsLaboratory Data InterpretationPatient EducationEmergency ManagementClinical Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA/CNM/WHNP) (Merced) - New Grads Welcome at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Nurse Midwife — ranked against 357 active Nurse Midwife listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 20 active listings.

Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Nurse Midwifery NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 10% in nurse midwiferanked against 357 Nurse Midwife listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$154k–$162kNurse Midwifery NP median $217k (middle half $172k–$234k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Midwifery NP listings in California35 active362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 72% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Nurse Midwifery NP hiring demand#3 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 47 days · 15% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 131 postings, 106 closed
New Nurse Midwifery NP listings127 in the last 30 days140 the 30 days before (−9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Midwifery NP pay trend+8.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Planned Parenthood Mar Montesilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index20 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (357 Nurse Midwife listings), 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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Nurse Midwife listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Merced

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$370k
Typical market rent
$2,041/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.