--- title: Charge Registered Psych Nurse Per Diem at STARS description: STARS is hiring for the Charge Registered Psych Nurse Per Diem role in Bakersfield, CA. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/charge-registered-psych-nurse-per-diem-at-stars-01a13ce8-4b63-7e9f-8313-aa899e59668e date: 2026-10-15T00:16:39Z og_description: Join STARS as Charge Registered Psych Nurse Per Diem in Bakersfield, CA. Pays $47–$48.92 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9ynvj4.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STARS | | **Location** | Bakersfield, CA | | **Salary** | $47/hr - $48.92/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Description # **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:** Per Diem Charge Registered Psych Nurse **Division/Program:** Kern Psychiatric Health Facility (24/7 High Acute Inpatient for ages 5-17) **Starting Compensation:** 47.00 - 48.92 USD Per Hour **Working Location:** Bakersfield, CA **Working Hours/Shift:** Coverage is assigned based on facility needs and the applicant's personal availability. This role has no set schedule; the applicant provides the days and times they are available to work, and shifts are scheduled around applicant's open availability. **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 **What you bring to SBHG:** **Education:** - Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing required. - Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. **Experience:** - One (1) year medication administration experience required. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.) - One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, in an inpatient health care setting, preferred. - One (1) year leadership or supervisory experience preferred. **How you will make a difference:** This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care and supervision to clients, monitoring and documenting their physical and mental condition, administering and documenting medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate medical records, supporting the admission process to ensure timely placement of clients, participating in treatment team meetings and shift reports, and responding promptly and appropriately to incidents or unusual occurrences while ensuring quality client care and compliance with facility standards. **Division/Program Overview:** - **Population Served (Capacity):** Children/Youth (ages 5-17), with acute psychiatric symptoms. - **Facility & Setting:**16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility. - **Clinical Services (Core):** Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare. - **Length of stay:** Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed. - **Skills & Services:** Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans. **Learn more about SBHG at**: **For Additional Information:** CencalJobs@Starsinc.com ## Skills - Supervisory Skills - Medication Administration - Leadership - Inpatient Care ## Benefits - Vision Insurance - Professional Development - Employee Programs - Dental Insurance - Health Insurance ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 275241 jobs - [Ambulance Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/ambulance-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2573 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)