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

Adventist Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, CA

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.

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.

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

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• Three 12-hour shifts per week (full-time)
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• Day and night shift options available
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• Per diem opportunities for additional flexibility
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• Base Salary: $170,000 – $198,000/year
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• Sign-on bonus + metric-based bonus opportunities
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• Additional compensation for extra shifts
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Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

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• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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• 401(k) with employer match
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• Generous PTO and CME allowance
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• Loan repayment assistance eligibility (PSLF-qualified employer)
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• Malpractice coverage
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• Relocation assistance
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• Licensing and certification reimbursement
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• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP)
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• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
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• Active California NP license (or eligibility)
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• Experience in OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, or Women’s Health preferred
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient setting
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• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
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• Bilingual skills (Spanish or Punjabi) are a plus, not required
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• Affordable cost of living compared to other California regions
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• Family-friendly community with a strong local culture
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• Access to outdoor recreation including mountains, lakes, and parks
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• Convenient proximity to Los Angeles and Central California destinations
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• Growing and diverse population
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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.