National University

Lead Family Nurse Practitioner (Program Manager)

San Diego, CA Full time

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $86,020.00 - $145,000.00

$145,000 | 100% Grant-Funded through June 2026 | Travel, Food & Lodging Covered Possible Extension | 75% Travel (Los Angeles ↔ San Diego)

Are you a mission-driven Family Nurse Practitioner who’s ready to lead change and make a lasting impact on healthcare access in underserved communities?

This is your chance to take on a high-impact leadership role with National University’s Gloria J. McNeal Nurse Managed Clinic (GJMNMC)—a transformative initiative improving behavioral and primary care access for communities in need.

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Why This Role Matters

You won’t just treat patients—you’ll lead, mentor, and shape the future of community health. As the Project Manager Nurse Practitioner (PMNP), you’ll oversee clinical and administrative operations across multiple sites in Los Angeles and San Diego. You’ll work closely with a visionary Director who will mentor you as a future healthcare leader, guiding you through managing teams, evaluating outcomes, and driving community-based innovation.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an FNP who wants to:

  • Lead teams of advanced practice nurses and community health staff

  • Design and improve clinic operations that directly change lives

  • Build partnerships with local organizations and social service agencies

  • Engage in academic and research initiatives that elevate healthcare equity

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What You’ll Do

  • Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple clinic sites

  • Supervise nurse practitioners and community health staff

  • Support advanced practice nursing students and MSW interns

  • Manage Electronic Health Records (EHR – Practice Fusion) and telehealth tools

  • Collect and report outcomes to federal agencies

  • Represent the clinic in community partnerships and outreach efforts

  • Contribute to scholarly research and publications

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Who You Are

  • A licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (CA RN + APRN) with 5+ years in healthcare leadership

  • Passionate about serving diverse and underserved communities

  • Experienced in managing teams or grant-funded programs

  • Collaborative, hands-on, and ready to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego

  • Skilled communicator and motivator who thrives in dynamic environments

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Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (Doctoral degree preferred)

  • Active California FNP License, DEA, NPI, and Furnishing Number

  • 5+ years of healthcare leadership experience

  • Background in education, grant management, or community health preferred

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The Rewards

  • Competitive annual salary of $145,000

  • Travel, food, and lodging fully covered

  • Mentorship from a seasoned healthcare Director

  • Direct community impact and leadership growth

  • Potential for grant extension beyond 2026

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If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help close healthcare gaps across California, we want to meet you. Join a team that believes in compassion, innovation, and empowering communities—one patient and one neighborhood at a time.

Apply today and help us build a healthier, more equitable future.

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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.