New Graduate Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Pediatrics Acute Residency Program

Full Job Description

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, is currently recruiting for new graduate Registered Nurses, (RNs), for the Pediatrics Acute Unit.

The New Graduate Registered Nurse cohort will participate in an 8-week nurse residency program that includes hands-on clinical training with a dedicated preceptor, and structured theory education led by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Upon graduation, the new graduate Registered Nurse will be able to function at a competent level within our Pediatrics Acute Unit.

Position Requirements for the Pediatrics Acute Unit Upon Hire:

• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, (it is not necessary to be licensed prior to interviewing for this position, however, you must have a valid license prior to official onboarding).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
• No more than 3 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 3/12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., every other weekend

Meet the Team!

At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment.

Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Could you see yourself making a difference here? Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org.

Requirements

• 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 test and surgical operations.

• Administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to 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.

• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.

Qualifications

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: None required.Knowledge of: The theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, and co-workers.

Other Requirements

• License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

• Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Additional Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jasmine Watts at jwatts@rivco.org or (951) 955-2769.