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Job description
Nurse Practitioner – Breast Health (Outpatient)
Adventist Health – Bakersfield, CA
Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Breast Health team in Bakersfield, California. This provider will work collaboratively with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nurse navigators, and clinical staff to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to patients with benign and malignant breast conditions in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Position Highlights
• Full-time opportunity
• Collaborative multidisciplinary breast health and oncology team
• Opportunity to support patients throughout their breast health and cancer care journey
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth
Responsibilities
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with benign breast conditions and breast cancer
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies, including laboratory testing, breast imaging, and pathology results
• Provide pre-operative, post-operative, and follow-up care for breast surgery patients
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, and follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nurse navigators, and care coordinators to provide comprehensive care
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the EMR system
Benefits:
• Competitive salary range: $170,000–$190,000 annually
• Starting Bonus
• Quality Bonus
• CEU Allowance
• Student Loan Reimbursement (paid over 5 years)
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current California Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred)
• DEA certification and furnishing license required
• Previous experience in breast health, oncology, women’s health, surgical services, or related specialty preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Preferred Skills
• Experience caring for patients with breast disease and breast cancer
• Knowledge of breast imaging, breast cancer treatment pathways, and survivorship care
• Experience with pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
Join Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate breast health and cancer care to the Bakersfield community. At Adventist Health, our mission is to inspire health, wholeness, and hope by extending the healing ministry of Christ. We are dedicated to providing whole-person care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every patient 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.
Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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