Jobs · OTHR · California

RN | Day Shift

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Bakersfield, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$44–$61.38/hrFull-time

About the role

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 units. The attention to detail and level of situational awareness required of the staff in the Inpatient Unit is paramount to the success of all patient outcomes. Our 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 provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be.

Responsibilities

  • Someone who demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit
  • A caring, compassionate human being with a record of consistently showcasing high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
  • Someone capable of displaying basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice
  • A person with basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the IST population, application of this knowledge to the care of our patients, and fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care
  • Someone with thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving
  • An organized individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills; crisis intervention skills
  • Someone with strong written and oral communication skills in the English language; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Current California RN License
  • Current CPR certification (or will be obtained prior to start date, with cost covered)
  • Completion of "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation
  • Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment focusing on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations (preferred)

Benefits

  • 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

Pay

The RN position pays between $44.00-$61.38 per hour based on the experience you bring with you.

Schedule

You should know that this position operates on an Alternate Work Schedule of 12-hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:30pm or 6:00pm to 6:30am.

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