Registered Nurse III-MC​/CHC - Nurse Support Teams - Diabetes

Registered Nurse III-MC/CHC - Nurse Support Teams - Diabetes (Finance)

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse III MC/CHC to join our Diabetes Team in Moreno Valley.

• Respond to and manage diabetes consults in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
• Provide comprehensive diabetes education to patients, families, and healthcare staff to promote effective self-management and informed care.
• Participate in community outreach events to support diabetes awareness, prevention, and education initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with endocrinologists and other interdisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality diabetes care across the continuum.

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations.
• Administer prescribed treatment and medications, including dispensing, as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.
• Counsel and advise patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods.
• Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physician’s orders; transcribe physician’s orders to working records.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) participants and nursing students.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader or relief charge nurse.
• Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participate in committee activities; identify staff training needs.
• Triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow when appropriate.
• Testify in court as to client’s mental and physical condition.
• Coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.
• Review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family establishing a contact regarding time frames and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge.

• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification is required to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

4/10's with rotating weekends

Hours:

8:00am – 6:30pm

$2.50/hour Specialty Care Differential

Specialty Care differentials will be applied following completion of required specialty training, attainment of all necessary certifications, and departmental determination that the employee is authorized to work independently.

Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

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Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health‑related field may be required for some positions.)

Equivalent to three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care…