Advanced Provider Unit
The Advanced Provider Unit (APU) is a forward-thinking initiative that supports the Santa Monica Fire Department’s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care. This specialized team—made up of a firefighter/paramedic and a nurse practitioner—responds to complex medical calls, providing advanced assessment, treatment, and care coordination directly at the scene. In addition to emergency response, the APU conducts follow-up visits for high-risk patients, helping to manage chronic conditions, connect individuals to ongoing care, and prevent repeat 9-1-1 calls. By bringing advanced care into the community, the APU reduces unnecessary hospital visits, improves patient outcomes, and supports a more sustainable and responsive EMS system for Santa Monica.
Nurse Practitioner Opportunities
Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference in the community? The Santa Monica Fire Department’s Advanced Provider Unit (APU) offers a part-time, contracted position that brings advanced medical care directly into the field. Working alongside a firefighter/paramedic, NPs in this innovative program respond to 9-1-1 calls, perform on-scene assessments and treatments, and help patients navigate to the most appropriate level of care. The role also includes conducting follow-up visits with high-risk or high-frequency 9-1-1 users, helping to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and improve long-term health outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced, independent Nurse Practitioners who thrive in dynamic settings and want to be part of a groundbreaking model that blends emergency response with proactive community care.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- One year of full-time paid experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an emergency department, urgent care setting, or similar.
- Registered Nurse and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and possess a current license, Furnishing Number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.
- National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP), or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Partitioner (PMHNP), or related.
- Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Valid California Drivers License.