Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - Per Diem - Trauma Services (Day Shifrt) - County of Riverside

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is currently recruiting for a Trauma Services Registered Nurse III MC/CHC-Per Diem.

The Trauma Registered Nurse will be responsible for the following:

• Initial trauma resuscitation.
• Transport to imaging/IR/OR.
• Assist with throughput.
• Completes daily rounds on all trauma patients.
• MTP response.
• Monitor quality and core measure compliance.

The most competitive candidates for this position will possess:

Three (3) or more years of recent ED or Surgical ICU experience AND at least one year (1) of pediatric emergency or PICU experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• A current and Valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Must have ATCN or TNCC certification.
• ACLS, PALS, BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification.

Work Schedule : S ix (6) - 12-hour shifts a month including some weekends.
Day shift opening - 6:00am to 6:00pm.

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

About RUHS - Medical Center :
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center 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. RUHS-MC was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the nation's leading independent accreditor of hospitals and health care organizations. We are accredited by American College of Surgeons as a Level I Trauma Center. RUHS-MC is certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, and received the Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the last three consecutive years.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for, medical treatment.

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

• As directed, administer prescribed treatment and medication to patients; chart treatment and dispensing to patients, and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.

• 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 physicians' orders; may transcribe physicians' orders to working records.

• May provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, ROP and nursing students.

• May participate in quality assurance reviews; may 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.

• May triage patients by reviewing admissions charts and merging patients into the clinic flow at the appropriate time and place when assigned to the clinic setting.

• May testify in court as to the client's mental and physical condition; may recommend initiatingconservatorshipinvestigations when assigned to the mental health setting.

• May coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third partypayorsto maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.

• May review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family; establishes a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follows plan through a discharge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility, mental health facility, or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level.(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.)

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques, and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, State and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement.

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 fellow employees; 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; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Ashley Siegfried, asiegfried@rivco.org

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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: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

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: https://rc-hr.com/disability

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

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.

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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 .