Registered Nurse II​/III MC​/CHC - RUHS Obstetrics Acute

Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center is recruiting a Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC to work in the Obstetrics Acute Department.

• 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 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.
• Provide counseling and advice to patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and proper healthcare methods.
• Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physician orders; transcribe orders to working records.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program 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 assigning patients to the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow.
• 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 or family, establishing a contact regarding time frames and responsibilities; follow the care plan through patient discharge.

• One (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting (for RN II); three (3) years of experience for RN III.
• Meeting all California State licensing requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse (Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related health field may be required for some positions).
• Strong knowledge of current nursing principles, techniques, medical terminology, patient care routines, medical instruments and equipment, drug treatments, community resources, and federal, state and local nursing regulations.
• Ability to perform full range of nursing duties, plan and organize patient care plans, maintain accurate records, establish effective relationships with physicians, patients and coworkers, instruct entry‑level nurses, stay current in nursing specialization, evaluate admission records, and recommend discharge/continued stay as appropriate.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Night Shift – 3/12‑hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.

Hours:

7:00 pm to 7:30 am.

Registered Nurse II MC/CHC: $45.75‑$70.81 per hour
Registered Nurse III MC/CHC: $53.17‑$80.24 per hour

• Must possess and maintain a current valid California RN license.
• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Riverside University Health System Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, continuous education, training, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.