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

Role description

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.