Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient)

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:

Manages the daily operations of a large volume medical practice(s) which could include personnel, financial, clerical, housekeeping, and maintenance and purchasing functions. Plans programs, allocates, and assigns duties to employees. Reviews medical records for compliance and billing requirements. Monitors activities and operations to ensure that the practice successfully meets its objectives.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and directs the operations of the assigned clinic/s. Ensures clinics are operated in accordance with regulatory requirements and AHPS policies and procedures. Communicates operational opportunities and best practices to the Director of Operations (DOO). Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained throughout the assigned clinic/s.
• Works with the DOO to ensure that the appropriate revenue management policies, procedures and systems are in place to allow for billing and collection effectiveness.
• Utilizes the appropriate performance reporting structures, including performance scorecards, operations and financial reporting (performance ratio analysis, and other region and/or clinic specific metrics.)
• Defines job responsibilities, qualifications/competency needed and measurable performance expectations for all positions. Exercises independent judgment in recruiting, training, coaching, supervising and responsibly directing assigned staff.
• Provide oversight for clinical tasks/duties to ensure safe, quality patient care and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• 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.