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Adventist Health
Hanford, California

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$132k-$199k

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Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services.

Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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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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.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides expert clinical care, including diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses and formulating treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. They are responsible for performing physical examinations, constructing medical histories, and administering medications or vaccines to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and possess active RN and NP licenses. Two years of relevant clinical experience is preferred, along with current BLS or CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPrescribing medicationMedical history takingPatient interviewingVaccine administrationSurgical care assistance

General — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,977 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hanford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$366k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,003/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Adventist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits program