Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient), AHPN - Hanford

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

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford in Kings County seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide expert clinical care in general or specialty areas, collaborating with physicians. You will assess, plan and deliver patient care, perform diagnoses, and formulate treatment plans while ensuring informed consent and patient education.

The ideal candidate holds MSN or DNP, RN and NP licensure in California, and CPR/BLS certification; two years of related clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP required.
• RN licensure in state of practice required.
• NP licensure in state of practice required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Two years' clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and provide patient care in collaboration with the physician.
• Perform health assessments, diagnose illnesses and formulate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and secure informed consent for procedures.
• Maintain concise, up-to-date documentation of patient care.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice

Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice

CPR/BLS certification (AHA/ARC) required

Two years' relevant clinical experience (preferred)

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

Maintains responsibility for providing expert clinical care in general or specialty areas. Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician. Provides comprehensive health assessments, performs medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions and formulates treatment plans. Diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions. Assists in medical/surgical care of patients and evaluates responses in collaboration with the attending/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 appropriate patient education. Explains the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Secures appropriate informed consent for procedures. Instructs patients about health maintenance and preventive care. Provides patient education handouts. Makes referrals to health education classes when available. Provides continuity of care. Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Provides continuity of care including discussing the completion of treatment plans and administration of medications and injections. Follows-up on acute and chronic problems and significant abnormal tests.
• Oversees the maintenance of adequate, concise, legible and up-to-date documentation of patient care. Makes note of problem medical, medication and discharge records, drug allergies, lab orders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic procedures, patient education and treatment. 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).
• Uses cost-containment measures which include, but are not limited to, prescribing only clinically necessary medications, prescribing generic medications when appropriate, making only clinically necessary referrals and ordering only clinically necessary diagnostic procedures.
• 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 : 72677
Job Category : Practitioner
Posting Date : 2026-09-25T21:18:52+00:00
Locations :
Hanford, 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 : AHPN Clinic Overhead
Shift Length : 8 Hours