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

Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Schedule Options

Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance:

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (full-time)
• Day and night shift options available
• Per diem opportunities for additional flexibility

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $170,000 – $198,000/year
• Sign-on bonus + metric-based bonus opportunities
• Additional compensation for extra shifts

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Loan repayment assistance eligibility (PSLF-qualified employer)
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing and certification reimbursement

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP)
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active California NP license (or eligibility)
• Experience in OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, or Women's Health preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or Punjabi) are a plus, not required

Why Bakersfield?

• Affordable cost of living compared to other California regions
• Family-friendly community with a strong local culture
• Access to outdoor recreation including mountains, lakes, and parks
• Convenient proximity to Los Angeles and Central California destinations
• Growing and diverse population

About Adventist Health

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.