Nurse Practitioner

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide expert clinical care in general or specialty areas, collaborating with attending physicians. You’ll assess patients, diagnose illnesses, write prescriptions, plan treatments, and support medical/surgical care with the team.

In this per diem role, you’ll interview patients, perform exams, and contribute to comprehensive care plans under physician supervision. Must hold RN and NP licenses in CA and current BLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• Two years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• RN licensure and NP licensure required in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required per AH policy.
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, builds comprehensive medical histories, performs physical exams.
• Provides treatment, administers medications and vaccines, and works under NP scope as an agent of the physician.
• Writes orders to adjust medications following medical consultation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

MSN or DNP (nursing)

RN licensure

NP licensure

Job description

Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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 : 72143
• Job Category : Practitioner
• Posting Date : 2026-10-05T21:21:11+00:00
• Locations : Hanford, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• 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 : Nursing Administration
• Shift Length : 12 Hours