Part-time Advanced Practice Nurse

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $60.00 - $65.00

National University’s School of Health Professions, in collaboration with the School of Education, invites applications for a uniquely rewarding Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) position within a long-term, grant-funded initiative serving elementary school communities across San Diego.

This role is ideal for an FNP who values meaningful patient interaction, interdisciplinary teamwork, and community-centered care. You will join a highly collaborative, close-knit group of healthcare professionals who are passionate about equitable access, preventive care, and whole-family wellbeing.

Position Highlights

• Part-time, flexible scheduling:
  Work two-three days per week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
• Family-centered clinical practice:
  Provide care not only to elementary school students, but also to their parents and siblings. a rare opportunity to support holistic family health in a school-based setting.
• Low daily patient volume:
  Typically 5–8 patients per day (with the higher end occurring infrequently), allowing for 45-minute visits and the ability to deliver thorough, relationship-based care.
• Integrated health education:
  When clinic volume is lower, engage with students in the classroom, teaching preventive care, mental health awareness, and the relationship between physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Community impact:
  Participate in one Saturday Community Health Fair per month on a rotating basis, as well as occasional after-school community events. Weekly hours flex accordingly—for example, working two 4-hour days during the same week to accommodate Saturday or after-school coverage.
• Hybrid work potential:
  On-site coverage from 8:00–8:45 a.m. start time through 3:00 p.m., with remaining hours available to be completed remotely.
• Grant-funded stability:
  Funding is secured through 2029, offering long-term consistency within a mission-driven program.

What Makes This Role Special

• A supportive team environment with strong communication, shared resources, and a true commitment to community health.
• The ability to practice at a thoughtful pace, building real relationships with families.
• A balanced clinical and educational scope that enables you to influence health literacy from an early age.
• A schedule that supports work–life balance and flexibility.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an earned Master of Science in nursing degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certification and Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current California Furnishing number, NPI and current DEA registration number.
• Hold and maintain current national and state board certification as a nurse practitioner from approved organization (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation for Obstetrics, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialty).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and PALS.
• Recent experience in an advanced practice nurse role.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe and Peoplesoft.
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with diverse individuals; proven ability to communicate professionally.
• Works well independently, possesses the ability to take direction, work as a team player, and maintain confidentiality.

Location: Onsite at designated school site locations.

Travel: Up to 75% travel to ensure clinical practice consistency across all clinic locations.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.