Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Job Description
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is sought for a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in Bakersfield, CA — a capitated Medicare and Medi-Cal program serving frail seniors age 55 and older who meet nursing home level of care criteria but continue living at home.
The role. This NP functions under a collaborative practice agreement and the oversight of a Medical Director, providing primary care services to PACE participants across multiple settings including the PACE center, hospitals, nursing facilities, and participant homes. Responsibilities include comprehensive intake assessments and quarterly reassessments, developing and monitoring individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team, evaluating and treating episodic illness, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing procedures such as injections, immunizations, and EKGs, and prescribing within licensed authority. The NP also oversees hospitalized participants in collaboration with a hospitalist, conducts home visits as needed, participates in weekly intake meetings, daily morning meetings, family meetings, and clinical case conferences, and supervises student interns and volunteers. Frequent local travel is required; minimal out-of-town travel. Personal vehicle use may be necessary.
What we're looking for.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current California RN and NP licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing
- DEA registration required within six (6) months of hire
- Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience, including at least one (1) year with a frail or elderly population
- Advanced physical examination skills
- Current CPR/BLS and first aid certification
- TB screening and completion of a health examination required prior to employment
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Interdisciplinary team experience preferred
Schedule. Full-time, day shift.
Compensation. $140,000 - $160,000 per year.
Meet Your Recruiter
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.