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

<h4>Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP)</h4><p><br><strong>Adventist Health Medical Gro</strong><strong>up – Bakersfield, CA</strong></p><p>Adventist Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate <strong>Inpatient OB Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner (NP)</strong> 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.</p><h5><strong>About the Role</strong></h5><p>This position is primarily based in the <strong>OB Emergency Department (OB ED)</strong>, 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.</p><h5><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h5><ul><li> Provide comprehensive care in the <strong>OB Emergency Department</strong>, including triage and stabilization</li><li>Perform medical screening exams for obstetric and gynecologic patients</li><li>Assess and manage laboring patients and obstetric emergencies</li><li>Initiate diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and timely interventions</li><li>Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges</li><li>Collaborate with physicians on high-risk or complex cases</li><li>Support Labor & Delivery and postpartum units as needed</li><li>Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices</li></ul><h5><strong>Schedule Options</strong></h5><p>Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance:</p><ul><li>Three 12-hour shifts per week (full-time)</li><li>Day and night shift options available</li><li>Per diem opportunities for additional flexibility</li></ul><h5><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li> <strong>Base Salary:</strong> $170,000 – $198,000/year</li><li>Sign-on bonus + metric-based bonus opportunities</li><li>Additional compensation for extra shifts</li></ul><p><strong>Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:</strong></p><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Generous PTO and CME allowance</li><li>Loan repayment assistance eligibility (PSLF-qualified employer)</li><li>Malpractice coverage</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Licensing and certification reimbursement</li></ul><h5><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></h5><ul><li>Master’s degree in Nursing (NP)</li><li>Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner</li><li>Active California NP license (or eligibility)</li><li>Experience in OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, or Women’s Health preferred</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient setting</li><li>Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills</li><li>Bilingual skills (Spanish or Punjabi) are a plus, not required</li></ul><h5><strong>Why Bakersfield?</strong></h5><ul><li>Affordable cost of living compared to other California regions</li><li>Family-friendly community with a strong local culture</li><li>Access to outdoor recreation including mountains, lakes, and parks</li><li>Convenient proximity to Los Angeles and Central California destinations</li><li>Growing and diverse population</li></ul><h5><strong>About Adventist Health</strong></h5><p>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.</p>