Job Description
Outpatient OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Bakersfield, CA
Adventist Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Outpatient OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Women's Health team in Bakersfield, California. This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive women's healthcare in a collaborative outpatient setting, delivering high-quality care to patients throughout all stages of life.
About the Role
The Outpatient OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner will work closely with OB/GYN physicians and clinical support staff to provide preventive, gynecologic, and obstetric care in a busy ambulatory practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in Women's Health and/or OB/GYN and be passionate about delivering patient-centered care while building long-term relationships with patients within the community.
Schedule
Designed to support work-life balance:
- Full-time outpatient position
- Primarily Monday-Friday schedule
- Supportive team environment with physician collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Base Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 annually
- Quality Incentive Bonus: Up to $15,000 annually
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
- Student Loan Assistance: Up to $30,000 paid over 5 years
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- CME allowance and CME time off
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Licensing and certification reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
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
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous OB/GYN or Women's Health experience strongly preferred
- Experience in an outpatient women's health setting
- Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Why Bakersfield?
- Affordable cost of living compared to many California metropolitan areas
- Family-friendly community with a growing healthcare market
- Convenient access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Year-round outdoor recreation opportunities
- Diverse and welcoming community
- Excellent housing value and quality of life
About Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving communities throughout the West Coast and Hawaii. We are committed to inspiring health, wholeness, and hope by providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Our providers are supported by a collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and community impact.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including but not limited to measles, mumps, flu (based on seasonal availability), COVID-19 vaccine (as required by state regulations), and other vaccinations as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
