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Job Title:

Full-Time Director of Nursing $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Division/Program:

(Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

107,135 - 128,562 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Schedule will include, 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day, with core hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Scheduling may be adjusted as needed to support program operations.

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

This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, distributed in three installments:

• $2,500 within the first 90 days of employment

• $2,500 after six months of employment

• $5,000 upon completion of one year of employment

*This position is eligible for a relocation stipend.

What you bring to SBHG: 

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing required.

  Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred.

• Associate’s degree: Four (4) years in nursing administration required.

• Bachelor’s degree: One (1)year in nursing administration required.

• Master’s degree: One (1) year in nursing administration required.

• Prior experience as Nursing Supervisor in acute psychiatric setting/skilled preferred.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California required.
• A valid California Driver’s License is required.

How you will make a difference: 

• Hires, trains, and supervises nursing staff and provides directions to other program staff as needed.
• Responsible for completion of performance evaluation, progressive discipline, and/or termination as appropriate.
• Supervises the Direct Nursing Care provided by all Nursing Staff. Ensures staff compliance with CPR, Stars University Annual training, Pro-Act, 5150 and other regulatory requirements
• Develops and Maintains service objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals and written job descriptions for all nursing personnel.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and appropriate Nursing Care Plans and other nursing documentation are generated and maintained in a timely manner in the medical record.
• Coordinates and is responsible for Monthly Licensed Nursing Meetings; attends and participates in Organized Clinical Meeting, Clinical Department Head and Department Head Meetings.
• Participates in the On Call Rotation and may provide coverage for direct care shifts and other shifts within their licensure/certification.

Division/Program Overview:  

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
• Available for contracting Central Valley counties
• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 92,301.66 - 147,682.65. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.