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Clinical Supervisor

Kern County

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 11538 - 13789

Posted: 4 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information: This is a continuous recruitment and may close anytime without notice.

Examination:
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/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Possession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California and a bachelors degree in nursing.

OR

Possession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California an Associates Degree in Nursing and a national certification in an area of expertise.ANDThree (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible clinical experience as an RN in an acute care facility at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system.

OR

Possession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.ANDThree (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible experience as an RN at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system and one (1) year of nursing experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Option III Mental Health Department: Qualifying experience at a level equivalent to Mental Health Nurse II in the Kern County classification system may be substituted on a year for year basis for experience at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II.

Mental Health Nurse IIis equivalent to the current classification ofBehavioral Health Nurse III.

Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Dependent upon assignment specific certificates or specialized education in nursingspecialtyareas may be required.

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.

Full Job Description:Clinical Supervisor
About Kern County: Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Supplemental: 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.

Following an offer of employment you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

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 twelve-months unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see ourFAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.