Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Aces Management; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Continuing education

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aces Management in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, compassionate care to residents with complex medical and behavioral needs. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires licensure in the state, BSN preferred, ADN required, BLS mandatory, and ACLS preferred. The position may include evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice is required
• BSN preferred; ADN required
• Experience: Clinical or hospital experience preferred
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents with intensive medical needs.
• Perform daily assessments, monitor conditions, and implement nursing interventions.
• Support residents with behavioral or developmental challenges through specialized care and behavioral resources.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families, community partners, and external professionals involved in resident care.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, including DDS, healthcare providers, and behavioral health professionals.
• Ensure a safe, stable, and supportive environment for all residents.

Skills

Nursing skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

EHR proficiency

Patient care

Compassionate care

Multitask management

Privacy/confidentiality

Education

RN licensure in practicing state

BSN preferred

ADN required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bakersfield, CA 93301Salary Range: $55.00 - $65.00 HourlyPosition Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate care to residents with complex medical and behavioral needs in various healthcare settings. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness, prevent illness, and manage chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents with intensive medical needs.
• Perform daily assessments, monitor conditions, and implement nursing interventions.
• Support residents with behavioral or developmental challenges through specialized care and behavioral resources.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families, community partners, and external professionals involved in resident care.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, including DDS, healthcare providers, and behavioral health professionals.
• Ensure a safe, stable, and supportive environment for all residents.

Resident Care Needs May Include:

Medical:

• Insulin management, gastrostomy, tracheostomy, ileostomy care
• Renal dialysis, complex medication regimens, catheter care
• Wound care, suctioning, oxygen/ventilator support
• IV medications, injections, pain management, palliative and postoperative care
• Nutritional/dietary restrictions, visual/hearing impairments

Behavioral/Developmental:

• Self-injury, biting, head banging, physical/verbal aggression
• Elopement risk, PICA, property destruction, inappropriate sexual behaviors
• Impulse control disorders, acute mental health needs (e.g., suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and severe cognitive impairments requiring total support

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Qualifications

• Lice nsure: Valid RN license in the state of practice

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Valid RN license in the state of practice
• Education: BSN preferred; ADN required
• Experience: Clinical or hospital experience preferred
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Skills:

• Strong clinical and technical nursing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Compassionate, patient-focused care
• Proficient with EHR systems
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy
• Full-time; may include evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays
• Physical demands include lifting/moving patients and standing for long periods
• Work settings include office setting, clinics, community outings, or residential facilities
• Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, continuing education, and professional development opportunities

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