Senior Institutional Nurse - RUHS - Correctional Health Systems - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside University Health System-Correctional Health Systems, (RUHS-CHS), is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Institutional Nurse , (p lease see the Examples of Essential Duties section for the essential duties of this position). The incumbent of this position must be present on-site at an assigned correctional facility. Additionally, he/she must be willing to work and report, (directly or indirectly), to all other CHS supervisors and facilities, (including the Administrative and Clinical chain of command), for the purposes of coordinating Division wide medical and dental care for patients incarcerated in the Riverside County Jails within all applicable standards of care. This position is full time and requires the following licenses and certifications:
- A current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
Additional Pertinent Information
- Work Schedule: 4/10 Work Schedule
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing is highly preferred.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assign, supervise, and review the nursing services provided in adult and/or juvenile confinement or correctional facilities.
• Supervise and train subordinate nursing staff in the performance of their duties; interview applicants for employment and make hiring recommendations; supervise new hire orientation and assist with completion of employee performance evaluations.
• Supervise the administering of treatments and medications to patients; supervise the procurement and maintenance of medications and medical supplies.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers in the examination and treatment of patients; review charts for physicians' orders and supervise their implementation; respond to and initiate treatment in medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Make decisions to transfer patients to the medical center for diagnosis and treatment; observe, record, and report on medications and treatments given to patients; make assessment of patients' emotional and physical needs.
• Ensure conformance of nursing services with nursing standards established by the State of California; recommend healthcare policies and standard nurse protocols to the Supervising Institutional Nurse and/or Correctional Healthcare Administrator.
• Counsel patients and their families regarding medical problems and healthcare methods; interview applicants for employment and make hiring recommendations.
• Review, prepare and submit medical and statistical reports; prepare correspondence as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain a valid license and certification. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing is preferred.
Experience: Three years of full time experience as an institutional nurse or registered nurse, preferably in an acute care hospital or a healthcare agency. (Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing may be credited toward meeting the required experience.) Two years as a Charge Nurse or an equivalent supervisory position in an acute care hospital or healthcare facility strongly preferred.
Knowledge of: The principles, techniques, and procedures used in professional nursing; the principles of supervision; medical terminology; hospital and clinic routine, instruments, and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
Ability to: Supervise and evaluate the work of professional nurses; perform the entire range of nursing duties and responsibilities; provide counseling, training and leadership to nursing staff; supervise the preparation and maintenance of concise and complete medical records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, inmates, and co-workers.
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 ).
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Jasmine Watts, ( jwatts@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/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
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.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - 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 applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.