Registered Nurse | Intake | Day Shift, Fri-Sat-Sun

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

1 month ago

Bakersfield, California$44.00-$61.38 per hourFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Intake Registered Nurse – Fri-Sat-Sun, $44-$61/hr in Bakersfield, California, United States. About Us Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.

Key Responsibilities

must be on display in every act of patient care, no matter the circumstances.

provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, risk stratification, and medical comorbidities.

Demonstrated ability to independently analyze clinical information and exercise sound judgment.

Working knowledge of Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission standards related to psychiatric facilities.

Strong written documentation skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $44 - $61.38/hr

21 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, California, United States.

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $44k to $61k annually.

This is approximately 82% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $61000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bakersfield, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Paid Time Off (3+ weeks), Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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