RN - URGENT CARE- Per Diem Job Riverside area,California USA,Nursing

Responsibilities

Summary:

Provides and monitors safe, cost‑effective patient care in accordance with RN scope of practice and adherence to the organization’s nursing policy and procedures. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques.

Review patient medical record prior to visit to ensure chart readiness for physician.

Interview patients, take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess patient condition; record vital signs in patient chart. Function as triage nurse when necessary.

Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination room and sterilize appropriate equipment after use. Order medical supplies and equipment as needed.

Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Provide patient education using approved materials and methods to enhance outcomes.

Administer prescribed medication orally, by injection or IV and document, according to policy. Observe patient and report any adverse reactions, including chemotherapy medications.

Initiate intravenous lines, add IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinue lines under direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified). Rush medications when ordered.

Respond to life‑saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records; assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out. Return patient chart to medical records.

Assist in the formulation, evaluation and revision of nursing policies, procedures, and routine in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.

Evaluate utilization of personnel, supplies, equipment and physical facilities for optimum effectiveness and working conditions.

Function within the RN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.

Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.

Maintain current California RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

Education and/or

Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing program. A.A., Diploma, B.S.N. preferred. Six months to one‑year experience and/or training preferred in Urgent Care.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Current California RN License, American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS and IV experience required.

Hours

12‑hour shifts:
Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

This opportunity offers the following:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. The organization operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located throughout the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO

Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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