Registered Nurse (RN), Intake (Per Diem, Thursdays)

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Intake (Per Diem, Thursdays) role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA, with a Thursday schedule of 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The posting states $44.00–$61.38 per hour. Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and chemical dependency services. The Admissions RN reviews referral packets and evaluates clinical information, risk, and medical stability to determine whether the hospital can safely meet a patient’s needs. The role supports appropriate admissions and patient outcomes through clinical judgment and regulatory awareness.

What you'll do

• Conduct clinical reviews of referral packets
• assess medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability
• determine admission eligibility
• apply relevant psychiatric standards and regulatory requirements
• document clinical reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse (rn)

intake

per diem

bakersfield ca

$44–$61.38/hr

thursday schedule

6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

psychiatric nursing

admissions

referral packet review

california rn license

cpr certification

behavioral health

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For eligible full-time employees: paid time off, life and disability insurance, medical, dental, vision, pet and accident insurance, 401(k), discounted meals, employee assistance program, and tuition assistance.

Why this role

Thursday 12-hour alternate schedule, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; current California RN license and at least two years of psychiatric nursing experience required. CPR certification is required by start; the hospital says it can cover the cost if needed.

About the employer

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.