Top 106 Registered nurse first Jobs in Bakersfield, Ca

RN Intake (11a-11:30p)
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $91,520 - $127,670 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
California Correctional Health Care Services —Kern County, CA
- $9,985 - $11,903 a month
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Current TB test
- RN License
4d
Lead Nurse | Intake (Mon-Fri)
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $91,520 - $127,670 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE II, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
California Correctional Health Care Services —Kern County, CA
- $11,605 - $14,527 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- RN License
- High school diploma or GED
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RN, First Assistant (Part Time, Day Shift)
Adventist Health —Bakersfield, CA
- $62.83 - $86.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
Registered Nurse- Home Health
CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC —Bakersfield, CA
- $52 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Management
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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RN Surgery
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $43.59 - $75.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
RN | Night Shift
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $91,520 - $127,670 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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RN Night Shift (PRN, Intake)
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $91,520 - $127,670 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Supervising Public Health Nurse
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $11,538.19 - $13,789.21 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Nursing Instructor
Carrington College —Bakersfield, CA
- $90,000 - $96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Nursing
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
California Correctional Health Care Services —Kern County, CA
- $3,935 - $5,175 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Psychiatry
- Fingerprint clearance
- Referral program
Assistant Nurse Manager
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $52.22 - $85.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- Google Workspace
RN Medical Surgical Float Pool
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $45.55 - $79.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Nursing
- Float pool
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Carrington College —Bakersfield, CA
- $45 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Nursing
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RN Surgery DT
Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield —Bakersfield, CA
- $45.55 - $79.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
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Licensed Health Services Technician (2026-27 School Year)
Panama Buena Vista Union School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $22.33 - $27.49 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
RN Labor and Delivery
Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield —Bakersfield, CA
- $43.59 - $75.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
Director of Nursing
Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc —Bakersfield, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Manager Cardiac Cath Lab
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital —Bakersfield, CA
- $54.19 - $88.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- Management

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RN Intake (11a-11:30p)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$91,520 - $127,670 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

TJC
CPR Certification
Risk management for crisis intervention support
Psychiatry
RN License
BLS Certification
CMS
Healthcare diagnosis
Experience working with individuals with psychotic disorders

Full Job Description

About Us

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.

We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.

Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.

By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a JUST workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.

BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.

Compassion

Acceptance
Respect

Empowerment

Sincerity

Job Summary

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.

This RN position is in our Inpatient units.

The attention to detail and level of situational awareness required of the staff in the Inpatient Unit is paramount to the success of all patient outcomes.

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

BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission to Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH). This position evaluates medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient’s needs.

The role requires sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.

Some of the fundamentals we're looking for in those who apply to this position include:

Someone who demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit.
A caring, compassionate human being with a record of consistently showcasing high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Someone capable of displaying basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice;
A person with basic knowledge of abnormal psychology, application of this knowledge to the care of our patients, and fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care;
Someone with thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving;
An organized individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills; crisis intervention skills;
Someone with strong written and oral communication skills in the English language; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE

Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a current California RN License we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.

If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on the assessments of human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.

Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience (acute inpatient preferred).

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.
Experience reviewing referral packets or conducting medical necessity reviews, consents, contraband, patient belongings, etc.

Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,

Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.

You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.

If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start - and even cover the cost for you.

Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs.

You should know that this position operates on an Alternate Work Schedule of 12-hour shifts.

SPECIFIC SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6am to 6:30pm.

BBHH encourages ALL qualified candidates to apply.

The RN position pays between $44.00-$61.38 per hour based on the experience you bring with you.

We look forward to reviewing your application TODAY!

Benefits

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:

Paid Time Off
- over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Accident Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Discounted Meals
Employee Assistance Program
TUITION Assistance

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registered nurse first jobs in bakersfield, ca

RN Intake (11a-11:30p)

REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Lead Nurse | Intake (Mon-Fri)

SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE II, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

RN, First Assistant (Part Time, Day Shift)

Registered Nurse- Home Health

RN Surgery

RN | Night Shift

RN Night Shift (PRN, Intake)

Supervising Public Health Nurse

Nursing Instructor

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Assistant Nurse Manager

RN Medical Surgical Float Pool

Nursing Clinical Instructor

RN Surgery DT

Licensed Health Services Technician (2026-27 School Year)

RN Labor and Delivery

Director of Nursing

Manager Cardiac Cath Lab

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