Nurse Coordinator-Hospital Clinic Administration - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is currently recruiting for a Nurse Coordinator for the Hospital Clinic Administration. The ideal candidates for this position will possess at least four years of progressively responsible nursing experience.
Work Schedule:9/80, Monday-Friday, off every other Friday.
Certificate:
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here?
For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate patient care within a specialized nursing or clinical program; assess patients' clinical needs and staffing requirements for specialty clinical care programs.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards of care and practice, and objectives for specialized clinical programs; lead the development, implementation, and delivery of safe, high quality, and evidence-based patient care plans and interventions, through research, education and training of multi-disciplinary staff; utilize evaluation data in collaboration with other health disciplines to influence the revision of the total patient care plans or clinical programs.
• Identify common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and/or behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers in assessing the physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs and standards of care of specific patient populations.
• Collaborate with medical center nursing and multi-disciplinary staff in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve positive health outcomes of specific or target patient populations.
• Monitor and ensure program and staff compliance to Joint Commission, state and federal standards and regulations, and RUHS policies regarding patient care.
• Identify learning needs and oversee the orientation and training of personnel; coordinate the training of students on the patient care units, clinics, and programs; develop educational materials about the specialty area for staff, patients, families, and community members.
• Prepare, review, and assist in the development of the capital equipment budget plan; provide input into preparation of personnel and operating budgets and is accountable for budget variances for specialty and/or clinical program.
• Conduct educational/training activities for patient, family, and staff regarding recurrent health problems and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of diseases.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical research activities related to patient care.
• May participate in the hiring, selection, and performance evaluation of staff members.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the nursing or clinical specialty field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing. A Master's degree in nursing is preferred. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of education on the basis of one year of full-time experience being equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)
Experience:
OPTION I
Four years of progressively responsible nursing experience on the nursing staff of an accredited acute care hospital, which included some experience in a lead capacity for a specialty area.
OPTION II
One year as a charge nurse, Registered Nurse IV or V, or an equivalent supervisory position in a healthcare facility.
Knowledge of: Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing; nursing processes and its application in patient care; licensure, accreditation, and regulatory requirements; principles and techniques of effective supervision and administration; principles of quality assurance and research; problem solving techniques, team building principles, and infection control as it relates to bed assignments.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of assigned nursing services; supervise, instruct, motivate, and train professional and nonprofessional employees; analyze needs of nursing services in terms of personnel, equipment, and supplies; identify opportunities for improvement in nursing operations consistent with contemporary nursing trends; establish and maintain systems of records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; apply management principles; relate and work effectively with others; communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
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.
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: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Denise DeCamp at ddecamp@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.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
