Registered Nurse I-MC/CHC-Per Diem - RUHS - Float Pool (Helping Hands) - County of Riverside

New Graduate Registered Nurse Opportunity!

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is currently recruiting for Per Diem (New Graduate) Registered Nurses both day and night shift, to come work as helping hands for the Medical Center located in Moreno Valley. Incumbents in this position will float throughout the various patient care units.

*Get your foot in the door now and ask your recruiter about Critical Care Residency possibilities!!!

Shift Requirements are as follows:
4 weekday shifts & 2 weekend shifts in a 4 week scheduling period ( 6 shifts total ).

Rate of pay: $51.09 per hour (Non-negotiable)

Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (3p - 11p): $2.00 per hour
Night Shift Diff (11p - 7:30a): $5.00 per hour

A current BLS issued by the American Heart Association must be uploaded to profile at time of application to be considered.

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org

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 RNs who are certified in their areas of specialty and/or 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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Under supervision, uses the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act to assess, plan organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; makes preliminary observations of, and prepares patients for, medical treatment.

• Assists physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations.

• As directed, administers prescribed treatment and medications to patients; charts treatment and dispensing to patients of patients and records and reports significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.

• Counsels and advises patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper health care methods; prepares and maintains concise and complete records and reports.

• Instructs patients in carrying out physicians orders; may transcribe physician's orders to working records.

• May participate in quality assurance reviews; may act as a team leader or relief charge nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Successful completion of the coursework required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Experience: None required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condition of Employment

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 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. 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.

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: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf.
Other Requirements -License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

What's Next?This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Special application requirements - All applications must have an updated resume attached and must include relevant work experience detailed 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), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NEOGOVaccount.
For any questions contact Alyssa Padilla at alpadilla @rivco.org or call at 951-955-9194.

SEIU 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.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .