Registered Nurse I-MC/CHC - MH Arlington Campus Unit C

Full Job Description

The County of Riverside's - Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse I MC/CHC to join the team at the Arlington Campus located in Riverside.

The Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse – MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act (or with less than one year of experience working as a registered nurse) within assigned unit(s). Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

The most competitive candidatse for this position will have experience working in an inpatient mental health facility.

License and Certification Required:

• A valid Registered Nurse License issued in the State of California
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Work Schedule:
Night Shift - 3/12's
Hours: 7:00 pm to 7:30 am

Meet the Team!Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County.

Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members.

No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit 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

Registered Nurse I MC/CHC:
Salary Range: $40.83 to $57.18 per hour

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:
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 more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Lisette Jimenez at (951) 955-5561 or lijimenez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.