PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT - PER DIEM

Salary : $42,486.61 Annually

Location : Moreno Valley

Job Type : Per-Diem

Job Number : 25-72902-01-DS

Department : RUHS-Medical Center

Division : Nurse Float Personnel

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Nurse Float Personnel Department is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem to join our team in Moreno Valley.

Under close supervision, assists professional personnel or other medical staff in providing patient care and treatment; performs nonprofessional nursing tasks ensuring patient safety by providing direct, continuous observation; performs other related duties as required.

The Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem is an entry level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level classification. Incumbents continuously monitor and observe patients and intervene when they become hazardous to themselves or others. Incumbents will assist medical staff assigned to the patient in providing care, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring, and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.

Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule.

This post will open when vacancies arise, serving as an opportunity for prospective candidates to apply for available positions. Please note, that based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Once submitted, applications will remain valid for a duration of 90 days. Should an application expire, individuals are welcome to reapply.

Copies of your AHA BLS / CPR card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to

The RUHS-MC is a 24-hour facility - incumbents must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Work Schedule : Day Shift : 12-hour schedule; 9 shifts in a 6-week scheduling period with 2 mandatory weekend shifts.

Meet the Team!

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensure patient safety by providing direct and continuous patient observation; observation can include one or more patients.
• Aide patients in getting into and out of a bed, wheelchair or gurney; assist in lifting, transporting, restraining, and positioning patients; assist patients in walking.
• Assist with providing basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; assist with bathing, grooming, feeding, oral hygiene, and dressing patients and help those capable of self-care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients; accompany patients leaving the unit; notify nursing staff if tubes / catheters become disconnected.
• Protect patients and staff by observing for safety hazards in the patient's environment and taking appropriate steps to reduce or prevent such hazards.
• Perform delivery tasks and a variety of manual and clinical duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test.

Experience : Six months of working in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF / Home health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner or medical assistant is preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required within four months of hire.

Ability to : Apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients who require assistance; read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn the medical center procedures and techniques; assist with the performance of basic bedside nursing care in an understanding, sympathetic and nurturing manner; follow oral and written directions; keep simple records.

Other Requirements :

License / Certificate : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. Candidates who are current employees of the Department will be given priority consideration. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Application Period

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.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomezat

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here :

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). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at :

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

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.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available

Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

Do you possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate?

Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association? If yes, upload a copy of your certificate as an attachment.

Please provide your American Heart Association BLS eCard code number.

I understand that this position is for a Day Shift : 12-hour schedule; 9 shifts in a 6-week scheduling period with 2 mandatory weekend shifts.

How many years of experience do you have working in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF / Home health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner or medical assistant?

How many years of experience do you have transporting patients who require assistance in gurneys and / or beds?

How many years of experience do you have performing basic bedside nursing care?

Are you currently regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System? (RUHS)?

Are you currently or have ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?

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Salary : $42,487