What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Day Shift | Inpatient Services position at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
About Us
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.
We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.
Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.
By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a JUST workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.
BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.
Compassion
Acceptance
Respect
Empowerment
Sincerity
Job Summary
Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.
This RN position is in our Inpatient Services Department.
The attention to detail and level of situational awareness required of the staff on the patient units is paramount to the success of our care..
The BBHH CARES values system must be on display in every act of patient care, no matter the circumstances.
BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to help provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be.
Some of the fundamentals we're looking for in those who apply to this position include:
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE
Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a current California RN License we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.
If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, or specific experience in Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.
Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,
Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.
You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.
If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you.
Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs.
You should know that this position operates on an Alternate Work Schedule of 12-hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:30pm
BBHH encourages ALL qualified candidates to apply.
If you haven't made the decision to apply after reading this far, we have one more thing before we move on to the benefits section of our job posting and we think you'll like it!
Here's a hint...
The RN position pays between $44.00-$61.38 per hour based on the experience you bring with you and whether you've been an RN for 1 year or 50 years, your offer letter COMES WITH A SIGN-ON BONUS!
1-3 years experience: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
3 years or more: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
We look forward to reviewing your application TODAY!
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.
*Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).
Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:
- Paid Time Off
- over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Discounted Meals
- Employee Assistance Program
- TUITION Assistance
Salary : $2,500 - $5,000
