Salary : $11,538.19 - $13,789.21 Monthly
Location : 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10145
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/01/2026

Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close anytime without notice.
Examination:

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:

Possession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California and a bachelor's degree in nursing.
ORPossession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California, an Associate's Degree in Nursing, and a national certification in an area of expertise. AND Three (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible clinical experience as an RN in an acute care facility at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system.
ORPossession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. AND Three (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible experience as an RN at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system and one (1) year of nursing experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Option III Mental Health Department: Qualifying experience at a level equivalent to Mental Health Nurse II in the Kern County classification system may be substituted on a year for year basis for experience at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II.
Mental Health Nurse II is equivalent to the current classification of Behavioral Health Nurse III.
Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Dependent upon assignment specific certificates or specialized education in nursing specialty areas may be required.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email
Full Job Description:

Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01

I possess and have attached my valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.

• Yes
• No

02

I possess and have attached a copy of my bachelor's degree in nursing or a copy of my transcripts showing that my bachelor's degree in nursing was conferred.

• Yes
• No

03

I possess and have attached a copy of my associate's degree in nursing or a copy of my transcripts showing that my associate's degree in nursing was conferred.

• Yes
• No

04

I possess and have attached a copy of my national certification in an area of expertise.

• Yes
• No

Required Question