Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$92-$108/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Blythe, CA 92225Salary Range: $92.00 - $108.00 HourlyWelcome to Palo Verde Healthcare District, which operates under the name Palo Verde Hospital.

Our employees are an important part of an organization dedicated to providing safe, effective, and quality medical care services for the benefit of the entire community. The more we work together, the more we can progress as individuals and as an organization and the better we can serve our community.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Clinic team on a per-diem basis.

Location: Palo Verde Hospital Community Clinic - Blythe, California Position Type: Per-Diem Shift Availability: Day Shift / Variable Based on Clinic Needs The Nurse Practitioner plays an important role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our community.

This position provides direct care to primary care clinic patients, including scheduled follow-up, recheck, and same-day appointments. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, evaluates patients' physical and emotional health needs, orders appropriate diagnostic testing, performs procedures and treatments, prescribes medications within the authorized scope of practice, and provides education to patients and families regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing care.

This position provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and is credentialed through the Medical Staff.

Skills and Abilities: Strong patient assessment skills with the ability to evaluate physical and emotional health needs and develop appropriate plans of care. Ability to provide safe, effective, and age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.

Ability to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's authorized scope of practice. Skill in ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests. Ability to perform approved clinical procedures and treatments.

Ability to prescribe medications in accordance with California law, applicable regulations, scope of practice, and organizational policies. Strong patient and family education skills, including the ability to clearly communicate medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to promote continuity and coordination of patient care. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and the ability to establish appropriate behavioral and professional boundaries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical environment. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accurate and timely clinical documentation. Ability to mentor and support other members of the healthcare team.

Consistent application of best practices and established standards to promote quality, patient safety, and positive clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications: Master's degree required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program, including an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Current and valid California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.

Current national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or other applicable recognized certifying organization.

Current CPR/BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority. Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or specialty care setting. Experience providing care to patients across multiple age groups preferred.

Rural health, community health, or primary care experience is preferred. Join our team and make a difference in the health and well-being of the community we serve! To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this per-diem opportunity.

Palo Verde Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Candidates who are offered a position are required to complete pre-hire screening, including a background check, drug screen, and reference check.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct primary care to patients across the lifespan, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications. Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and a valid California NP license. Must have national board certification, current CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, DEA registration, and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient EducationAcute and Chronic CareCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem at PALO VERDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,424 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 47 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 55% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

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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  • No nights

Living in Blythe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,688/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About PALO Verde Health Care District

Hospitals and Health Care
Blythe, CA
51-200 employees