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Job Title:

Per Diem Charge Registered Psych Nurse

Division/Program:

Kern Psychiatric Health Facility (24/7 High Acute Inpatient for ages 5-17)

Starting Compensation:

47.00 - 48.92 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Coverage is assigned based on facility needs and the applicant's personal availability. This role has no set schedule; the applicant provides the days and times they are available to work, and shifts are scheduled around applicant's open availability.

Why Join Our Team? 

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG: 

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing required. 

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. 

Experience:

• One (1) year medication administration experience required. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.) 

• One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, in an inpatient health care setting, preferred. 

• One (1) year leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 

How you will make a difference: 

This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care and supervision to clients, monitoring and documenting their physical and mental condition, administering and documenting medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate medical records, supporting the admission process to ensure timely placement of clients, participating in treatment team meetings and shift reports, and responding promptly and appropriately to incidents or unusual occurrences while ensuring quality client care and compliance with facility standards.

Division/Program Overview:  

• Population Served (Capacity):  Children/Youth (ages 5-17), with acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Facility & Setting:16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
• Clinical Services (Core): Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.
• Length of stay: Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
• Skills & Services:  Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

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