Nurse Practitioner | Geriatric Primary Care - Bakersfield

Jobot; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

CME allowance

Weekday schedule

No weekends

Collaborative team

Senior care impact

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care to an aging population in a collaborative, patient-centered setting in California. The role emphasizes chronic disease management, care coordination, and helping older adults stay healthy and independent.

The position requires CA NP license, 5+ years nursing experience, and DEA registration within 6 months. Join a multidisciplinary team with a focus on quality patient care and family education.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
• At least 1 year with elderly/frail population.
• DEA registration within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform baseline, annual, and ongoing patient assessments and create care plans.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions for elderly patients.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, specialists, and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and disease management.
• Coordinate referrals, hospital transitions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Nurse practitioner communication

BLS certification

Experience with elderly

Education

CA NP license

Job description

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 week CME + $4,000 CME allowance
• Monday-Friday schedule
• No weekends or after-hours call
• Collaborative care team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a senior population

Job Details

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care services to a senior population in a collaborative, patient-centered care environment. This role focuses on chronic disease management, care coordination, and helping older adults maintain their health and independence.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, annual, and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions for a frail and elderly population.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, specialists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and disease management.
• Coordinate specialty referrals, hospital transitions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Active California Nurse Practitioner and RN licenses.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with an elderly or frail population.
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, managed care, skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health preferred.
• DEA registration required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.

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