What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse II/III-MC/CHC - RUHS - ED (Emergency Department) position at County of Riverside?
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, is currently recruiting Registered Nurses for the Emergency Department (ED).
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Emergency Department experience working in an acute care setting.
Certificates required:
Work Schedule:
Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as needed basis.
Per Diem personnel will also be eligible for:
Meet the Team!
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: One (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC:
Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or national certification in a nursing specialty may be considered as a substitution for one year of the required experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be considered as a substitution for two years of the required experience.)
License: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California or valid out of state license with authorization to work in California.
Certificates required:
Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and co-workers; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; provide recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Emergency Department experience working in an acute care setting.
Certificates required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
- NIHSS (Stroke) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification and Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses certification is highly preferred.
Work Schedule:
- 3/12s, night shift, 1900 – 0730
- Evening Shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm): $2.00 per hour
- Night Shift (11:00pm to 7:30am): $5.00 per hour
- ED Critical Care: 0-3 years experience $4.00 per hour, 4-6 years experience $5.50 per hour, 7 years experience $7.00 per hour
Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as needed basis.
Per Diem personnel will also be eligible for:
- Registered Nurse III - Per Diem is $68.93/hour
- Registered Nurse II - Per Diem is $60.83/hour
- Per Diem Critical Care Nursing Differential is $5.00/hour
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible for medical benefits
- Teaching Hospital & Level 1 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is a Level I Trauma Center that provides high quality adult and pediatric acute care, emergency and trauma medical care, and specialized health services that include the Stroke Center and chronic disease management. RUHS-MC is dedicated to providing contemporary, patient-focused care linked by a robust electronic health record and seamless services in medical, behavioral health and population health management. Located in Moreno Valley, the 439-bed Medical Center and its 60 hospital-based primary and specialty care clinics have been recognized for the delivery of high quality care.
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center is a teaching facility that provides a supportive environment and encourages professional growth, development, and advancement. Our team’s commitment to excellence is evident by the numbers of our RN’s who are Critical Care Registered Nurse certified and hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. Nursing professionalism, experience, and education are rewarded by the nursing career ladder that allows Registered Nurses to advance in salary. Additional benefits include holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, savings investment plans and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, tuition discounts, employee assistance, rehabilitation services and institutional commitment to work-life balance.
The Emergency Department at Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center is a large unit comprised of 44 treatment areas. There are multiple acute trauma and cardiac beds with 25 general exam rooms include a decontamination room and security rooms. The ED is open 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The ED uses a Rapid Medical Evaluation process called RME, which means that the patients are seen quickly by an Emergency Medicine provider. The census during peak flow times can surge to 80 to 130 patients in the department.
The ED has attending physician coverage around the clock, provided by board certified emergency physicians. Since we are a teaching facility, the attending physicians regularly supervise resident physicians. RUHS is dedicated to educating the community and the ED regularly hosts students of all types, from ROP medical assistants, EMTs & EMT-Ps, LVNs, RNs, NPs and PAs.
This ED sees about approx. 90,000 patients annually. This translates to about 246 patients in 24 hours. The busiest days are always Mondays (Tuesdays and sometimes Wednesdays) when the census can reach 270. We operate as a Base Station hospital and offer all our RN staff to become MICNs (Mobile Intensive Care Nurses). These nurses can answer the paramedic radios and direct ambulance traffic and supervise patient care in the field. We are a Level I, American College of Surgeons Certified, and Trauma Center with a helipad. We admit an average of 1600 critical trauma patients annually. Most of our trauma patients are victims of blunt trauma (80%). Most of that trauma is motor vehicle related (45%).
The ED assures that the licensed staff has specific training in Trauma, such as TNCC and ATCN, (Trauma Nursing Core Course and Advanced Trauma Care Nurse). All RN staff are expected to have PALS (or ENPC) and ACLS and have taken Basic Coronary Care Class.
The ED has attending physician coverage around the clock, provided by board certified emergency physicians. Since we are a teaching facility, the attending physicians regularly supervise resident physicians. RUHS is dedicated to educating the community and the ED regularly hosts students of all types, from ROP medical assistants, EMTs & EMT-Ps, LVNs, RNs, NPs and PAs.
This ED sees about approx. 90,000 patients annually. This translates to about 246 patients in 24 hours. The busiest days are always Mondays (Tuesdays and sometimes Wednesdays) when the census can reach 270. We operate as a Base Station hospital and offer all our RN staff to become MICNs (Mobile Intensive Care Nurses). These nurses can answer the paramedic radios and direct ambulance traffic and supervise patient care in the field. We are a Level I, American College of Surgeons Certified, and Trauma Center with a helipad. We admit an average of 1600 critical trauma patients annually. Most of our trauma patients are victims of blunt trauma (80%). Most of that trauma is motor vehicle related (45%).
The ED assures that the licensed staff has specific training in Trauma, such as TNCC and ATCN, (Trauma Nursing Core Course and Advanced Trauma Care Nurse). All RN staff are expected to have PALS (or ENPC) and ACLS and have taken Basic Coronary Care Class.
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 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.
Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 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 merging patients into the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow when appropriate.
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,/family establishing a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge.
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: One (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC:
Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or national certification in a nursing specialty may be considered as a substitution for one year of the required experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be considered as a substitution for two years of the required experience.)
License: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California or valid out of state license with authorization to work in California.
Certificates required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
- NIHSS (Stroke) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification and Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses certification is highly preferred.
Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and co-workers; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; provide recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.
Condition of Employment
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, and amended December 22, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Effective March 1, 2022, all healthcare facility workers must have their booster, obtain the booster within 15 days of becoming eligible for one, or a declination form on file for the booster. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.
The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.
A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com
Veterans’ Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What’s Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment
documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
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