Part-Time Charge Nurse Saturday NOC

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Job Title:

Part‑Time Charge Nurse

Division/Program:
Kern Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation: 48.92 - 49.92 USD Per Hour

Working

Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift: Every Saturday NOC, 6pm to 630am. $2 NOC Shift Differential

• Competitive Compensation:
  Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  On‑the‑job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year medication administration experience required. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.) One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, in an inpatient health care setting, preferred. One (1) year leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care and supervision to clients, monitoring and documenting their physical and mental condition, administering and documenting medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate medical records, supporting the admission process to ensure timely placement of clients, participating in treatment team meetings and shift reports, and responding promptly and appropriately to incidents or unusual occurrences while ensuring quality client care and compliance with facility standards.

• Population Served:
  Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Facility & Setting: 16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
• Clinical Services:
  Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.
• Length of stay:
  Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
• Skills & Services:
  Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.

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Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.