Registered Nurse | Inpatient

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Inpatient team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound leadership skills, provide excellent care, and embody the hospital's CARES values system. The position requires a current California RN License, CPR certification, and ability to work 12-hour shifts on an Alternate Work Schedule.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• current California RN License
• CPR certification
• Basic knowledge of treatment procedures
• Interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the IST population
• Application of knowledge to patient care
• Fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care
• Thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications
• Basic teaching and training skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Crisis intervention skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups
• Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment
• Current CPR certification

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 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