Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Adventist Health Medical Gro up – 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.