RN Intake (6a-6:30p)

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, where attention to detail and situational awareness are paramount to patient outcomes. The CARES values system must be displayed in every act of patient care. BBHH is a fast‑paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide excellent care and join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be.

The Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) conducts comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission to Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. This includes evaluating medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient's needs. The role requires sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.

BBHH encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Our patients, our community, and our co‑workers rely on us to be committed to their wellness through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, making a difference not just in Bakersfield but throughout our extended communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission.
• Evaluate medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability.
• Apply sound clinical judgment and knowledge of psychiatric standards of care.
• Maintain regulatory awareness and assess admission risk per California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.
• Demonstrate sound leadership skills in organizing activities and schedules for medical and/or non‑medical tasks on the unit.
• Exhibit caring, compassionate behavior with