Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Day Shift - Bakersfield, CA

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Licensing and certification reimburse-

Job summary

Adventist Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Inpatient OB Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner to join the Womens Health and Labor & Delivery team. This hospital-based role focuses on obstetric and gynecologic care in a high-acuity setting.

The NP will triage, evaluate, and manage OB/GYN patients, collaborating with OB/GYN physicians and nursing teams. Schedule includes three 12-hour shifts per week, with day/night options and per diem opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required for NP.
• Board certification as NP and California NP license or eligibility.
• OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, or Women's Health experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient setting with strong clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in the OB ED, including triage and stabilization.
• Perform medical screening exams for obstetric and gynecologic patients.
• Assess and manage laboring patients and obstetric emergencies.
• Initiate diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and timely interventions.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborate with physicians on high-risk or complex cases.
• Support Labor & Delivery and postpartum units as needed.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices.

Skills

OB/GYN experience

Nurse Practitioner license

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Adventist Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Inpatient OB Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Women's Health and Labor & Delivery team in Bakersfield, California. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, hospital-based environment delivering timely, high-quality care to obstetric and gynecologic patients.

About the Role

This position is primarily based in the OB Emergency Department (OB ED), supporting Labor & Delivery. The NP will collaborate closely with OB/GYN physicians, laborists, and nursing teams to evaluate, triage, and manage patients presenting with urgent obstetric and gynecologic concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in the OB Emergency Department, including triage and stabilization
• Perform medical screening exams for obstetric and gynecologic patients
• Assess and manage laboring patients and obstetric emergencies
• Initiate diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and timely interventions
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collaborate with physicians on high-risk or complex cases
• Support Labor & Delivery and postpartum units as needed
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices

Schedule Options

Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance:

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (full-time)
• Day and night shift options available
• Per diem opportunities for additional flexibility

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $170,000 - $198,000/year
• Sign-on bonus + metric-based bonus opportunities
• Additional compensation for extra shifts

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Loan repayment assistance eligibility (PSLF-qualified employer)
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing and certification reimbursement

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP)
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active California NP license (or eligibility)
• Experience in OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, or Women's Health preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or Punjabi) are a plus, not required

Why Bakersfield?

• Affordable cost of living compared to other California regions
• Family-friendly community with a strong local culture
• Access to outdoor recreation including mountains, lakes, and parks
• Convenient proximity to Los Angeles and Central California destinations
• Growing and diverse population

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities across the West Coast and Hawaii. We are committed to delivering compassionate, whole-person care and advancing the health of the communities we serve.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.