Registered Nurse II​/III - MC​/CHC - Nurse Support Teams BERT

Salary:
Depends on Qualifications

Location:

Moreno Valley

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 26-74047-Nurse

SuppBERT-LJ

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Division:
Nurse Support Team - BERT

Opening Date: 12/24/2025

Closing Date: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse for the Nurse Support Team - Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Division.

This is a full-time position, whose essential duties includes, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond promptly to behavioral health emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Conduct rapid and thorough assessments of patients in crisis, including evaluation of mental status, risk assessment for self‑harm or harm to others, and potential medical conditions exacerbating the crisis.
• Utilize advanced therapeutic communication techniques to de‑escalate patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral disturbances.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and security personnel to develop and implement patient‑centered care plans.
• Provide consultation to nursing staff and other healthcare providers on managing behavioral health crises effectively.
• Administer medications as prescribed for acute psychiatric conditions, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assess patient response to medications, recognizing and reporting adverse reactions promptly.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for patient handoffs and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and their families on coping mechanisms, treatment options, and community resources available for ongoing support.
• Advocate for patients' rights and facilitate informed decision‑making regarding their care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of behavioral emergency response protocols.
• Provide training and education to healthcare staff on recognizing early signs of behavioral health crises and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Adhere to ethical standards and legal regulations governing psychiatric and behavioral health nursing practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and uphold patient rights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound clinical judgments in emergency situations.

The most competitive candidates will have a minimum of two (2) years of inpatient or emergency department experience.

• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CPI, within 6 months of hire
• 5150 certification, within 6 months of hire

Work Schedule:

3 / 12, Night Shift (6:00 p.m.

- 6:30 a.m.), shifts vary

• Evening Shift (6:00 p.m.
  
  - 11:00 p.m.): $2.50 per hour
• Night Shift (11:00 p.m.
  
  - 7:30 a.m.): $5.00 per hour
• $4.00 per hour Critical Care Pay Differential
• $4.00 per hour Specialty Team Differential – applied following required specialty training and certifications.

• 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…