RN | Night 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. BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate sound leadership skills and utilize them in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit
- Provide excellent clinical and interpersonal care to serve as an exemplary role model to others
- Display basic knowledge of treatment procedures and interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice
- Apply knowledge of abnormal psychology typical in the IST population to patient care and demonstrate fluency in medical terminology used in psychiatric care
- Utilize thorough familiarity with psychotropic medications and basic teaching and training skills
- Exercise problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
- Apply crisis intervention skills
- Communicate effectively in written and oral English
- Facilitate and/or co-facilitate process-oriented and didactic groups
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Current California RN License
- Current CPR certification (or obtain prior to start date)
- Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations
You will complete a “Handle-With-Care” Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation.
Schedule
This position operates on an alternate work schedule of 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm or 6:00 pm to 6:30 am.
Pay
The RN position pays between $44.00 and $61.38 per hour based on experience.
Benefits
- Over three weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Discounted Meals
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance