Seeking an experienced FNP Postgraduate Program Director to lead new residency program in Lancaster, CA. This role ensures compliance with HRSA and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and provides both administrative leadership (80%) and direct patient care (20%). In this role, you will oversee curriculum development, clinical rotations, faculty/preceptor engagement, and resident mentorship. Weekly didactic sessions with residents are a key part of this position.
- Full-Time (5/8 Role)
- Outpatient only
- Lead the FNP Residency Program and ensure HRSA/TJC compliance.
- Develop and deliver a structured curriculum, including weekly didactic classes.
- Provide direct patient care (20% of FTE) in a primary care setting to model clinical excellence.
- Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty, preceptors, and residents.
- Monitor resident progress and provide mentorship, feedback, and remediation when necessary.
- Oversee quality improvement, scholarly projects, and program evaluation.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, quality, and compliance teams to align program outcomes with organizational goals.
- EMR: EPIC
- Working with underserved population
- This is a Full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, hours range from 7:30am-6:30pm with occasional approved overtime.
Skills / Experience
Required:
- MSN or DNP with current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification.
- Unencumbered license to practice as an FNP in California; DEA license.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as an FNP in primary care.
- At least 2 years of experience in teaching, precepting, or program leadership.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Commitment to health equity and serving underserved populations.
Preferred:
- Previous Program Director or Associate Director experience.
- Experience with HRSA-funded programs and TJC accreditation.
- FQHC or community health center experience.
- Record of scholarly activity (publications, presentations, or QI projects).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) or cross-cultural healthcare experience.
- Advanced training in education, leadership, or quality improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
- Schedule: Full-Time (5/8 role, 40 hours/week).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME allowance, and paid time off.
The Community:
Livability's 2019 Top 100 Places to Live. With Lancaster's strong economy, diverse community and commitment to health, it is the city’s dedication to protecting the environment that makes it truly special. Leading the way in solar power, locals can feel good about the way they live and work each day. For those looking to move where the weather is always pleasant, living is affordable and the community values protecting mother earth, Lancaster is a natural place to call home.
Lancaster’s top industries are retail and trade, education and healthcare. The top employers are Edwards Air Force Base, Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake and Northrop Grumman.
