On-Call Registered Charge Nurse
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Job Summary
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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.
Job Title:
Registered Charge NurseDivision/Program:
Kern Psychiatric Health FacilityStarting Compensation:
48.92 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Bakersfield CAWorking Hours/Shift:
OnCall Availability: AM and NOC coverage in combination is preferred. Scheduled according to program needs. $2 NOC Shift Differential.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:
- Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing required.
- Bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
- One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient health care setting preferred.
- One (1) year leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California required.
- Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.
How you will make a difference:
- Visually and audibly observes documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Director of Nursing in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
- Orders prepares administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physicians orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
- Writes daily summary of clients as assigned.
- Attends and participates in morning rounds change of shift meetings and treatment team meetings as scheduled on the assignment sheet.
- Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
- Supports admission processes to ensure PHF / YPHF beds remain full including reviewing admission packets and securing approval scheduling admissions and completing all required verifications & forms upon arrival in facility.
Division/Program Overview:
- 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
- 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
- Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
- Available for contracting Central Valley counties
- Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 33.88 - 54.20. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.Required Experience:
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