Nursing Assistant- Per Diem- MH Quality, Education &Legal - County of Riverside

The County of Riverside, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the MH Quality, Education, & Legal division. Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment; Performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients. Responsibilities may include observation of patients, either intermittently or continuously. Incumbent/s may be required to observe patients in the nursing units or remotely via camera and microphone ; other related duties may be assigned as required.

The Nursing Assistant is an entry level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management level nursing staff. The Nursing Assistant - Per Diem is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Per Diem in that the Nursing Assistant - Per Diem is not required to possess a license and does not administer medicine.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Support internal medicine providers with consults.
- Provide support to the department.
- May work on the unit for direct patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.

Work schedule: TBD by department manager. Must be available rotating weekend/holiday shifts.
Shift times: Night shift 12:00PM- 8:30PM

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Provide basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; bathe, shave, feed, and dress patients and assist those capable of self-care.

• Collect, test, and record results of routine specimen examinations; provide patients with bedpans, remove and clean them, and record intake and output of patients.

• May assist in the administration of such treatments as suctions, soaks, and enemas; give and emptysitzbaths; assist doctors or professional healthcare providers with IV's, pelvic exams, spinal taps, or other medical procedures.

• Assist patients in getting into and out of bed and wheelchairs; lift or assist in lifting, restraining, and positioning patients; may set up fracture equipment and assist doctors in applying casts and braces.

• Clean and sterilize instruments, dressings, supplies, and utensils; transport patients to and from units.

• Maintain renal dialysis equipment; prepare and transport bodies to morgue; may clean restrooms; set up oral hygiene trays.

• Observe and report unusual behavior of patients to supervisor; may accompany and attend mental patients in therapy sessions, court appearances, or daily living routines, including social and recreational activities.

• May provide patient transportation in the absence of Medical Transportation Technician; assist in admission and discharge of patients from unit; go on ambulance runs as necessary.

• Monitor patients using AvaSys Telesitter Solution software and monitoring equipment.

• Verbally redirect patients via a 2-way radio from engaging in at risk behaviors; summon nursing staff if a patient requires assistance, nonresponsive to verbal commands, or can no longer be viewed on the video monitor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid certifications.

Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs and basic medical terminology; safe patient handling techniques, including lifting, positioning and transfer methods.

Ability to: Read, write, and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods, and procedures of basic patient care; learn hospital routines and techniques; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; follow oral and written directions; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.

Other Requirements:
Current and valid certification in Basic Lite Support/Cardio-Respiratory Resuscitation
(BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association is required.

Current and valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California, current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California, or Paramedic License issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority is required. Current CNA Certification, Paramedic License or EMT Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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 ).

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).

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.

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.
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 ).

Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Xochitl Sanchezvia email at xsanchez@rivco.org .

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Per Diem 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.