Nurse Practitioner

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide expert clinical care in Labor and Delivery. You will assess patients, diagnose conditions, write treatment plans, administer medications and collaborate with physicians in a busy obstetric unit serving the local community.

Education and licenses: MSN or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is required; active California RN and NP licenses; AHA-BLS/CPR certification; two years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MSN or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) required.
• Active RN license in California and NP licensure in the state.
• CPR/BLS certification required (AHA/ARC).
• Two years of relevant clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in Labor and Delivery.
• Assess patients, diagnoses, and write treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing expert clinical care in general or specialty area. Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician. Provides comprehensive health assessment, medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions, and formulates a treatment plan. Diagnoses medical conditions. Plans and implements interventions. Assists in the medical/surgical care and evaluates responses in collaboration of the attending and consulting physicians.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Required
• Two years' relevant clinical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required

Essential Functions

• Interviews patients, employees, and/or family members. Constructs comprehensive medical histories. Performs initial and periodic physical examinations. Evaluates patient behavior and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician.
• Provides treatment of patients as needed, including administering medications and/or vaccines and performing procedures. Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease, or change medication (subject to checking and medical consultation as indicated).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 72632

Job Category : Practitioner

Posting Date : 2026-09-17T00:11:11+00:00

Locations :

Bakersfield, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $132,384 to $198,577. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Labor and Delivery

Shift Length : 12 Hours