Per Diem Charge Registered Psych Nurse

About the role

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

About the role

Division/Program

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

Starting Compensation: 52.00 - 53.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift

No set schedule. Applicants provide their availability, and shifts are assigned as needed. AM (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) and NOC (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) shifts available. Most coverage needed Friday-Sunday.

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: Children/Youth (ages 5-17), with acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Facility & Setting: 16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
• Clinical Services: 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.

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