Telecare Corporation·Bakersfield, California
The Registered Nurse provides recovery-focused psychiatric care and manages the safe administration of medical treatments and medications. This field-based role involves driving throughout Kern County to support members in the community.
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.
*This is a field/community RN role that requires driving throughout Kern County to provide psychiatric care to our members*
Expected starting wage range is $48.72 - $60.18. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of program operations
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Telecare FSP is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program which serves up to 170 MHSA and AB109 individuals with SMI who have not responded well to traditional outpatient behavioral health care. Clients referred to this program should expect to receive a comprehensive array of ACT services and supports.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Registered Nurse, RN, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of operations. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and willingness to transport clients are also required.
Market context
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