Monthly Salary:
Level I:$7551.31 $9024.51
Level II:$8343.47 $9971.22
Level III:$9690.07 $11580.53
Examinations:Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicants training education experience interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation oral exam and rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/EmploymentStandards:
Level I:
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
Level II:
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of CaliforniaANDPossession of a valid American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing OR possession of a valid licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND two years fulltime nursing experience in a psychiatric setting or a mental health program.
Level III:
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND three years fulltime nursing experience in a psychiatric setting or mental health program OR
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND two years fulltime nursing experience in a psychiatric setting or a mental health program AND possession of a valid American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification on Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing.
Additional Requirements all levels I/II/III:
Failure to maintain a current and valid license may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.
Full Job Descriptions For: Behavioral Health Nurse
I/II/III
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor Bakersfield CA 93301 or email to
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This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. For more information about the department please view their website
here.This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying.
Following an offer of employment you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelvemonths unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see our
FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.