Per Diem Charge Registered Psych Nurse
About The Position
The Charge Registered Psych Nurse provides direct nursing care and supervision to children and adolescents ages 5–17 experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms at a 16-bed, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility in Bakersfield, California. The facility operates 24/7, and stays are typically up to 72 hours, with possible extensions when additional evaluation or treatment is needed. Care is individualized and progresses through admission, engagement, learning, stabilization, and linkage to resources and aftercare. The role includes monitoring and documenting clients’ physical and mental conditions, administering and documenting prescribed medications, maintaining accurate medical records, supporting timely placement through the admission process, participating in treatment team meetings and shift reports, and responding promptly and appropriately to incidents or unusual occurrences. The position helps ensure quality client care and compliance with facility standards. This is a per diem position with no set schedule. Coverage is assigned according to facility needs and the applicant’s availability; applicants provide the days and times they can work, and shifts are scheduled around that availability. Starting compensation is $47.00–$48.92 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing.
- One year of medication administration experience; clinical nursing school rotations may substitute for a portion of work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- One year of experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient health care setting.
- One year of leadership or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and supervision to clients.
- Monitor and document clients’ physical and mental conditions.
- Administer and document medications as prescribed.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Support the admission process to ensure timely placement of clients.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and shift reports.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents or unusual occurrences.
- Ensure quality client care and compliance with facility standards.
Benefits
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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Education Level
Associate degree
