Director of Nursing - 10,000.00 sign on bonus

apartment Stars Behavioral Health Group location_onBakersfield, CA, US

$107,135 - $128,562 / YEAR

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

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:

cencaljobs@starsinc.comIn 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.

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