RN-MHU NIGHT SHIFT 2 POSITIONS

Goodsamhospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients in the Geropsychiatric & Medical Detox Unit. The role involves directing nursing staff and providing care to patients. Candidates must have an active California RN license, and while psychiatric nursing experience and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are preferred, they are not mandatory. This position also requires current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in psychiatric clinical nursing preferred but not required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and assistance to patients.
• Direct the nursing staff in providing direct patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Geropsychiatry & Medical Detox and the Chief Nursing Officer, Geropsychiatric & Medical Detox Unit, the Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on the assigned unit. The Registered Nurse provides direction to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and non-licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care.

Requirements

Current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse, previous experience in psychiatric clinical nursing preferred but not required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred but not required, current BLS.