CHC Per Diem - CHC Administration - Quality Improvement

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

7d•$71 - $80•Hybrid

About The Position

The Riverside University Health System - Community Health Centers (RUHS-CHC) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC for a per diem position primarily based at the Mission Grove Clinic located in Riverside. This position will require travel to other Community Health Center (CHC) locations as needed. The incumbent will support quality improvement and performance excellence initiatives through chart and data reviews, collection and analysis of quality metrics, and assistance with performance improvement activities, including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and A3 projects. Responsibilities include providing quality metric updates to clinic managers, assisting with staff education and training, monitoring compliance with established standards, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote continuous quality improvement and optimal patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC Per Diem is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Per Diem series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform nursing duties while applying advanced knowledge and skills in providing care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs within assigned unit(s). Incumbents responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education, staff development and preceptorship.

Requirements

Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program (for RN II).
Equivalent to three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level (for RN III).
A valid CA Driver's License
A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
A valid California Driver’s License is required.
Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
Experience in quality improvement and/or case management
Recent clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Emergency Department (ED)
Strong acute care background
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may substitute for one year of the required experience (for RN III).
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be substituted for two years of the required experience (for RN III).

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.