Registered Nurse II​/III - MC​/CHC - Specialty - Adult Critical Care Unit

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System is seeking New to Specialty Registered Nurses to work in the Adult Critical Care Unit at the Medical Center in Moreno Valley.

The Riverside University Medical Center – Adult Critical Care Unit consists of a Medical Intensive Care Unit and a Surgical Intensive Care Unit dedicated to the trauma, medical, and surgical needs of critically ill adult and elderly patients. A multi-disciplinary team approach is utilized to provide optimal care for our diverse population.

• A current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.

• Work Schedule:
  
  3/12, Night Shift, 7:00 p.m.
  
  - 7:30 a.m.
  • During the initial training of this position, incumbents may work day shift or mid-shift.

• Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - $45.7530 - $70.8141
• Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - $53.1735 - $80.2448
• Evening Shift Differential (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.): $2.50/hour
• Night shift Differential (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.): $5.00/hour

• 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.

• Education: 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.)
• Experience: Equivalent to one year of full‑time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. Evaluations and references must show proficiency of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and…