Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care / Geriatrics

HealthPlus Staffing • Bakersfield, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPlus Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to frail and medically complex older adults in Bakersfield, California. The role is part of a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), supporting seniors in maintaining independence and remaining safely in their communities through coordinated, patient-centered care. The Nurse Practitioner works in a PACE primary care clinic and coordinates care across hospitals, nursing facilities, and patients’ homes, with home visits required as needed.

The schedule is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with approximately six patient visits per day. There is no call based on current client guidance. The role uses the Intus EMR and operates within a collaborative interdisciplinary care model. Local travel may be necessary, with minimal out-of-town travel.

The position includes clinical care, care coordination, clinic operations, and clinical leadership responsibilities. The Nurse Practitioner also contributes to care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement, and program development, and may guide or supervise student interns and volunteers when assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Active California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
• DEA registration within six months of hire.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience.
• At least one year of experience caring for frail or elderly patients.
• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid training.
• Advanced physical assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and TB screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in PACE, geriatrics, or community-based primary care.
• Supervisory or clinical leadership experience.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Familiarity with coordinating care across outpatient, hospital, skilled nursing, and home-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations at intake and at least quarterly.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and update them at least quarterly or when a patient's condition changes.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies and EKGs.
• Prescribe medications within the authorized scope of practice.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures, including injections and immunizations.
• Provide preventive care, medication management, and patient education.
• Provide comprehensive care to frail and medically complex older adults.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and consultations.
• Monitor hospitalized patients in collaboration with hospital-based providers when appropriate.
• Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Coordinate care with nursing facilities and other healthcare providers.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Support patients and families in understanding treatment plans and healthcare recommendations.
• Assist in overseeing the daily management of the primary care clinic.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, clinical case conferences, and care planning.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical program development and implementation.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide guidance and supervision to student interns and volunteers when assigned.
• Promote patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and independence.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off.
• One week of CME time.
• Sign-on bonus considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) and retirement plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level