What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse | Outpatient Services (part-time) 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 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 is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork and good communication between staff and patients and we are looking for a Registered Nurse to help with BBHH's vision of providing excellent care and striving to be the best hospital we can be.
Outpatient Services at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital provides holistic care for adolescents, young adults, or adults facing substance abuse, a mental health concern, or a dual diagnosis. With our new Stepping Stones program, Individuals aged 13-17 or 18 will learn how to manage the symptoms of most mental health conditions in an encouraging, therapeutic environment.
The Stepping Stones Outpatient Services program was developed to offer programming that is truly congruent with the needs and expectations of our Bakersfield area community. This structured program addresses common mental health concerns, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Bipolar I & II
- Schizoaffective Disorders
- Chemical Dependency
- Dual Diagnosis
Participants will attend one of two available levels during the day or night as part of our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for up to 10 weeks. If attending under IOP, individuals will meet three days a week for three hours a day. If part of our PHP cohort, attendants will participate five days a week for four hours a day.
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 or Outpatient Services Center where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, 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.
For now, this is a PART-TIME position with the following hours:
MONDAY: 8am-10am
WEDNESDAY: 1pm-3pm
FRIDAY: 8am-10am
BBHH encourages ALL qualified persons to apply and will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience to be acceptable for this role.
The RN position pays between $44.00-$61.38 per hour based on the experience you bring to the role.
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 for full-time employees!!!
- 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 : $44 - $61
