Nurse Practitioner

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary: Responsible for providing expert clinical care in general or specialty area. Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician. Provides comprehensive health assessment, medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions, and formulates a treatment plan. Diagnoses medical conditions. Plans and implements interventions. Assists in the medical/surgical care and evaluates responses in collaboration of the attending and consulting physicians.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required

Nice To Haves

• Two years' relevant clinical experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, employees, and/or family members.
• Constructs comprehensive medical histories.
• Performs initial and periodic physical examinations.
• Evaluates patient behavior and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs.
• Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician.
• Provides treatment of patients as needed, including administering medications and/or vaccines and performing procedures.
• Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease, or change medication (subject to checking and medical consultation as indicated).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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