Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
About this role
$10,000 Sign-On Incentive for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in the specialty for which they are being hired. 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:
Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
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Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job
Requirements:
Education and Work
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred, Acute care facility
experience:
Preferred. Licenses/
Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the 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:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required. Department Specific License/
Certifications:
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required.
Essential Functions:
Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
Acute care facility experience: Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
At least one year of experience in the specialty
Current immunizations and required vaccinations as a condition of employment
Benefits
$10,000 Sign-On Incentive for eligible rehires and external hires
About the employer
Adventist Health
Health system employer
Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and joint-venture retirement…
What reviewers appreciate
+Mission-driven culture with clear sense of purpose and faith-based values
+2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognitions for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Employee Appreciation
+Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient (Adventist Health Castle, 2017)
What reviewers flag
−Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
−Job security and advancement opportunities rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
−Pay and benefits rated moderately at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting compensation may not be highly competitive
Benefits: The system also references supporting team member well-being and personal development as part of its mission framework.
Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.
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