CHC - RUHS Regulatory Compliance

County of Riverside•Moreno Valley, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC to join the Regulatory Compliance Team located in Moreno Valley. Under general direction, the Registered Nurse will support regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness activities across inpatient and ancillary departments. This role contributes to achieving and sustaining compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, CDPH Title 22, and The Joint Commission standards through audits, survey preparation, and staff education and real-time compliance support. This position plays a critical role in supporting organizational survey readiness and may be activated during simultaneous or high-stakes surveys, requiring flexibility, strong leadership, and organizational skills. The most competitive candidates will have at least two (2) years of acute care or critical care experience, including experience in regulatory compliance. The Registered Nurse must be able to work effectively in fast-paced environments, adapt quickly to changing demands, and maintain high standards of patient care and compliance.

Requirements

Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
One (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse with an acute care hospital setting (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).
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 co-workers; 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; provide recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.
Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Ability to independently ambulate and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years of acute care or critical care experience, including experience in regulatory compliance.
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 be substituted 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).
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

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.