Nurse Practitioner, Hourly, Temporary

Sonoma State University (SSU) is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join the Student Health Center (SHC) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a vibrant and diverse student community on a beautiful campus, focusing on prevention, health education, and patient relationships—all while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. No on-call responsibilities or long hours are required, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility without the demands of private practice or large healthcare systems.

About Us

Sonoma State University values diversity, respect, excellence, and integrity. The SHC provides high-quality, affirming, and culturally sensitive care and health education to a diverse student population. Funded primarily by student fees, the SHC offers low or no-cost services, including treatment for acute illness and minor injury, age- and lifestyle-appropriate screenings, reproductive health care (including medication abortion), and a strong focus on health education and preventive care. The team includes administrators, medical assistants, registered nurses, a health educator, a laboratory scientist, a pharmacist, and medical providers.

The Role

As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be a vital member of the SHC team, reporting to the Associate Director and Lead Physician. You’ll deliver direct care to students while contributing to department planning, quality improvement initiatives, committee participation, and outreach efforts. The role emphasizes excellence, dependability, empathy, inclusion, teamwork, and overall well-being, ensuring you can make a lasting impact on student health and success.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of California with national board certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfortable using computers and electronic health records.
• Experience in higher education and an interest in serving students from historically marginalized communities is highly preferred.
• Successful completion of live scan fingerprinting is required.

Pay

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience, ranging from $60.30 (Step 3) to $74.98 (Step 14) per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position. Reappointment is dependent on performance and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate the appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.