Registered Nurse I/II/III - MC/CHC - MH Emergency Treatment

County of Riverside, CA • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is currently recruiting for Registered Nurses for their MH Emergency Treatment Unit. The essential job duties of this position can be found in the 'Examples of Essential Duties' section. The most competitive candidates will possess extensive mental health experience.

Requirements

• Current and valid RN License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Knowledge of the theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.
• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program.
• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations.
• Administer prescribed treatment and medications, including dispensing, as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.
• 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 physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) participants and nursing students.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews; 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.
• Triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow when appropriate.
• Testify in court as to client's mental and physical condition.
• Coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.
• Review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family establishing a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree