Part Time Registered Charge Nurse

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Voluntary benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Career development programs

Supervision for BBS hours (AMFT/ACSW/—

Employee recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Registered Charge Nurse in Bakersfield, CA for a part-time shift. The role involves direct nursing care, medication administration, and close collaboration with the treatment team to support adolescents with acute psychiatric needs.

You will contribute to admission processes, maintain medical records, and participate in shift reports, all while delivering high-quality patient care in a 16-bed inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing required.
• One year of medication administration experience required.
• One year leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and supervision to clients.
• Administer and document medications as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Assist with admission processes and shift handovers.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Leadership experience

Education

Registered Nurse degree (RN)

Associate or Bachelor’s in nursing preferred

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title: Registered Charge Nurse

Division/Program: Kern Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation: 47.00 - 48.92 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift: Part-Time Wednesday AM shift 0600-1830

Why Join Our Team?

• 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

What you bring to SBHG:

• 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.

How you will make a difference:

• 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.

Division/Program Overview:

• Population Served (Capacity): Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Facility & Setting:16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
• Clinical Services (Core): 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.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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.