Sutter Health·Lakeport, California
The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with physicians. They provide holistic and individualized care, ensuring effective communication and coordination among healthcare providers.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
We are seeking a skilled, patient focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support our providers through a blend of in basket management and clinical support, and face to face patient care. This role is ideal for an NP who enjoys teamwork, thrives in a fast paced clinical environment, and is comfortable supporting clinic workflows.
Clinical Support & Patient Care
Provide in‑person patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow‑up.
Conduct visits (triage, follow‑ups, chronic condition support, patient education).
Support patient access by managing urgent issues and communicating care plans clearly.
In‑Basket Management
Oversee provider in‑basket items including patient messages, medication refill requests, lab/test results, and care‑coordination tasks.
Respond to or route items appropriately to ensure timely, accurate resolution.
Escalate clinical concerns to supervising physicians when needed.
Care Coordination & Communication
Collaborate closely with physicians, RNs, MAs, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
Participate in team huddles, quality initiatives, and workflow improvement efforts.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is nestled in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County and is a 25-bed critical access hospital. The critical access designation by the federal government ensures access to healthcare services for residents of rural communities. Sutter Lakeside is the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our clinicians provide the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.
The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is in the heart of Northern California’s wine country just north of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lakeport is located along the west shore of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California.
Clear Lake is 68 square miles, offering premier boating and fishing experience.
There is no shortage of other fun activities: hiking, biking, antiquing, off-roading, camping, bird watching, excellent restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting are some of the local activities.
With over 30 wineries and 9,000+ acres of vineyards Lake County is one of the fastest-growing winemaking regions in America.
Monday - Friday
Weekly Hours: 40
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $186,014.40 to $269,713.60 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
California advanced-practice psychiatric roles typically show steady demand in behavioral health settings, especially for candidates with PMHNP preparation and state licensure readiness. Competition is often shaped by board certification, California Nurse Practitioner eligibility, and psychiatry experience or training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your California license status and PMHNP certification before applying.
