Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Per Diem - Bakersfield, CA
Inpatient OB ED Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Per Diem
Adventist Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, CA
Adventist Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Inpatient OB Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Women’s Health and Labor & Delivery team in Bakersfield, California. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, hospital-based environment delivering timely, high-quality care to obstetric and gynecologic patients on a per diem basis.
About the Role
This position is primarily based in the OB Emergency Department (OB ED), supporting Labor & Delivery. The NP will collaborate closely with OB/GYN physicians, laborists, and nursing teams to evaluate, triage, and manage patients presenting with urgent obstetric and gynecologic concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care in the OB Emergency Department, including triage and stabilization
- Perform medical screening exams for obstetric and gynecologic patients
- Assess and manage laboring patients and obstetric emergencies
- Initiate diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and timely interventions
- Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Collaborate with physicians on high-risk or complex cases
- Support Labor & Delivery and postpartum units as needed
- Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices
Schedule Options
Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance:
- Per diem, as-needed coverage
- Day and night shift options available
Adventist Health offers a competitive compensation package that includes:
Wage Scale: Hourly
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
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient setting
- Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
- Bilingual skills (Spanish or Punjabi) are a plus, not required
Why Bakersfield?
- Affordable cost of living compared to other California regions
- Family-friendly community with a strong local culture
- Access to outdoor recreation including mountains, lakes, and parks
- Convenient proximity to Los Angeles and Central California destinations
- Growing and diverse population
About Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities across the West Coast and Hawaii. We are committed to delivering compassionate, whole-person care and advancing the health of the communities we serve.
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 the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
