Behavioral Health Nurse I/II/III

Position Information Salary Information: Level I: $8,017.12 - $9,581.20, paid monthly Level II: $8,858.07 - $10,586.20, paid monthly Level III: $10,287.75 - $12,294.82, paid monthly EXAMINATION SCHEDULE Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: Level I: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California. Level II: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND two years full-time nursing experience in a psychiatric setting or a mental health program. OR Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND Possession of a valid American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing.

Level III: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND three years full-time nursing experience in a psychiatric setting or mental health program. OR Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of California AND two years full-time nursing experience in a psychiatric setting or mental health program, AND possession of a valid American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification on Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing. Additional Requirements levels I/II/III: Failure to maintain a current and valid license may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. A background check may be conducted for this classification.

A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer.