Nursing Assistant - Per Diem - Mental Health Acute (Unit B)

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

3d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

The Riverside County Regional Medical Center - Arlington Campus is seeking a Nursing Assistant-Per Diem to support their Mental Health Acute (Unit B) located in Riverside. Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment; observes patients via video monitoring equipment from a remote location; performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients; reports changes in patient condition or behavior promptly; participate in approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques and performs, other related duties as required. The Nursing Assistant is an entry-level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management-level nursing staff. Incumbents may be assigned to any outpatient clinic or inpatient nursing unit across the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) or within the Department of Public Health. The most competitive candidate acquires a Nursing Assistant Certification and has at least 6 months of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric or acute care setting. The position requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and stooping, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The role involves lifting and repositioning patients up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and safely performing approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, including physical interventions when necessary. Copies of your Nursing Assistant Certification and AHA BLS card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. Schedule: Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM: 3/12 - Must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays. - Work schedule and/or Shift Times subject to change upon operational needs. Salary Range: $28.700 Hourly Nursing Assistant Differentials: - Evening Shift Diff (3p - 11:30p) : $.60 for the time actually worked between the hours - Night Shift Diff (11:00p - 7:30a): $1.20 for the time actually worked between the hours Meet the Team! At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region. Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Could you see yourself making a difference here? Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org

Requirements

Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid certifications.
Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California
Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California
Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs and basic medical terminology; video monitoring equipment and software; 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; monitor and alert nursing staff when a patient becomes a danger to themselves; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset; follow oral and written directions; use a computer, 2-way radio, mobile phone, and video monitoring equipment; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Current CNA Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certification
At least 6 months of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric or acute care setting

Responsibilities

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 empty sitz baths; 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 through Unit chain of command; 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.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the use of AvaSys Telesitter Solution software.
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
Other patient care duties as assigned on the unit.