Nurse Practitioner

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.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

* Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Required * Two years' relevant clinical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

* 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

Essential Functions

* 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.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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therein.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.