Nurse Practitioner
Company: Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer,
provide comprehensive health care for patients as established by
clinic protocols and according to community standards. These
services include health maintenance, acute episodic care,
monitoring long term care of chronic illness, and patient
education. Refer patients to appropriate patients to hospital and
specialty services, as indicated. This position is an integral part
of the Patient Centered medical Home (PCMH). This position supports
optimal patient outcomes and integrates care with all disciplines
of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform routine physical and gynecologic exams.
Take medical, gynecologic, contraceptive and sexual histories.
Initiate, recommend, perform, and interpret laboratory screening
and diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to:
urinalysis, Pap smears, STI testing, wet mounts, pregnancy tests,
etc. Initiate treatment measures where indicated. Assume
responsibility for clinical management of acute and chronic
illnesses. Collaborate with staff clinician on management and
follow-up of abnormal lab and exam findings. Recommend treatments
and evaluate their effectiveness. Make referrals to other medical
specialties where appropriate. Provide unbiased patient education
and counseling, including contraceptive education and counseling.
Initiate and manage the use accepted treatment modalities. Complete
medical records in a timely fashion. Identify psychosocial factors
affecting health decisions and practices, and counsel accordingly.
Maintain appropriate medical records and documentation; learn and
use SBNC?s electronic health records (EHR) system. Protect and
maintain in good condition, all medical equipment appliances, hand
instruments, and is responsible for the security and proper use of
such instruments and equipment. Participate in lectures for health
education training and updates, as needed. Participate in clinician
and staff meetings. Assist other clinicians as needed. Mentor and
evaluate nurse practitioner students and medical residents, as
appropriate. Assist clinic staff as appropriate. Consult with the
Chief Medical Officer regarding management of individual patients
as needed and for interpretation of policies and protocols. The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and requirements. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or it is a logical
assignment to the position. The employee is expected to perform
other duties necessary for the effective operation of the
department. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications : Current and Valid Nurse Practitioner License and
Furnishing, Number from the California Board of Registered Nursing,
Current CPR Certification, ACLS Preferred, Bilingual in
English/Spanish Preferred Education : Master?s Degree at minimum in
the specialty area of Advanced Practice Nursing Experience :
Minimum of one (1) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner,
preferably in a community clinic setting. Desired Skills and
Abilities: Requires excellent communication skills, The ability to
work independently, Excellent Communication Skills (Written and
Verbal), Strong Critical thinking skills, Good history taking
skills, Excellent Interpersonal Communication, Strong enthusiasm
and willingness to pitch in whenever needed. Functions well in a
high-stress environment Physical Demands: May be required to lift
objects weighing up to 25 pounds Sitting in normal seated position
for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or
arm(s) in any direction position for extended periods of time.
Reaching by extending Finger dexterity required to manipulate
objects with fingers rather than whole hand(s) or arm(s), for
example using a keyboard. The physical demands described above are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of this job unless providing
such accommodations would result in undue hardship for the SBNC.
Salary Range: $143,000 - $149,760 Annually
Keywords: Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Glendale , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Santa Barbara, California
