Job Description

About the Job

Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care / Geriatrics

Location: Bakersfield, California

Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 Annually

Experience Level: Experienced

Position Highlights

HealthPlus Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to older adults in Bakersfield, California.

This opportunity is part of a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, helping medically complex seniors maintain their independence and remain safely in their communities through coordinated, patient-centered healthcare.

The position offers a manageable daily patient volume, an interdisciplinary clinical environment, and opportunities to contribute to patient care planning and clinic operations.

Practice Details

• Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Patient Volume: Approximately 6 visits per day
• Call: None, based on current client guidance
• EMR: Intus
• Patient Population: Frail and elderly adults with complex medical needs
• Practice Setting: PACE primary care clinic, with care coordination across hospitals, nursing facilities, and patients' homes
• Team Environment: Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
• Home Visits: Required as needed
• Travel: Local travel may be necessary; minimal out-of-town travel

Clinical Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Treatment

• Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations at intake and at least quarterly.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and update them at least quarterly or when a patient's condition changes.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies and EKGs.
• Prescribe medications within authorized scope of practice.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures, including injections and immunizations.
• Provide preventive care, medication management, and patient education.

Geriatric & Coordinated Care

• Provide comprehensive care to frail and medically complex older adults.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and consultations.
• Monitor hospitalized patients in collaboration with hospital-based providers when appropriate.
• Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Coordinate care with nursing facilities and other healthcare providers.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Support patients and families in understanding treatment plans and healthcare recommendations.

Clinical Leadership & Collaboration

• Assist in overseeing the daily management of the primary care clinic.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, clinical case conferences, and care planning.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical program development and implementation.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide guidance and supervision to student interns and volunteers when assigned.
• Promote patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and independence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $140,000–$160,000
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks
• CME Time: 1 week
• Sign-On Bonus: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) and retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Employee referral program

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Active California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
• DEA registration within six months of hire.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience.
• At least one year of experience caring for frail or elderly patients.
• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid training.
• Advanced physical assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and TB screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in PACE, geriatrics, or community-based primary care.
• Supervisory or clinical leadership experience.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Familiarity with coordinating care across outpatient, hospital, skilled nursing, and home-based settings.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Nurse Practitioner who enjoys working with older adults and managing complex medical conditions.

They are compassionate, organized, clinically confident, and comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They value continuity of care, patient independence, and building meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

Why Work With Us?

At HealthPlus Staffing, we believe healthcare providers deserve transparency throughout the recruitment process.

• Direct access to hiring decision-makers whenever possible
• Timely communication and application updates
• Detailed information about the opportunity, practice environment, and compensation structure
• Guidance throughout the interview, negotiation, and onboarding process

Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact HealthPlus Staffing at 561-291-7787.