Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC -Float Pool Division

County of Riverside • Moreno Valley, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System is hiring experienced Registered Nurses for its Float Pool Unit. The position may be filled at Registered Nurse II (journey level) or Registered Nurse III (advanced journey level). Both classifications perform professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act and report to an appropriate supervisory or manager-level position. RN II staff perform the full range of nursing duties with minimum supervision and periodic in-service training. RN III staff apply advanced knowledge and skills to care for patients with more complex needs and may also participate in quality assurance, policy and procedure review or revision, in-service education, staff development, and preceptorship.

The ideal candidate can adapt flexibly to different units and has at least two years of Registered Nurse experience in Medical-Surgical-Telemetry and/or Progressive Care/Intermediate Care units. Nurses may be considered for assignments across six medical-surgical units, caring for adult medical-surgical and post-operative patients and, depending on the unit, patients requiring telemetry, stroke care, chemotherapy, wound care, or other specialized services.

The schedule is 3/12 on the night shift, including every other weekend. Compensation is listed hourly by classification, with additional shift and Float Pool differentials. Specialty Care/Critical Care differentials may apply after required specialty training, certifications, and departmental authorization to work independently.

Requirements

• Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.
• Registered Nurse II: education required to obtain a valid California Registered Nurse license; equivalent to one year of full-time RN experience in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program. Interim Permit Nurse experience may count. Evaluations and references must demonstrate proficiency.
• Registered Nurse III: education required to obtain a valid California Registered Nurse license; equivalent to three years of full-time RN experience in an acute care facility or community health agency, with references and evaluations demonstrating the appropriate skill level. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a national nursing specialty certification may substitute for one year; a master’s degree in nursing may substitute for two years.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, and procedures; medical terminology and patient care routines; medical instruments and equipment; medicines and narcotics; community care and follow-up resources; nursing laws and regulations; discharge needs; and payor documentation and reimbursement requirements.
• Ability to perform nursing duties in a patient care setting; plan and organize patient care; maintain records; establish effective working relationships; assist with instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; evaluate hospital admission records; make recommendations regarding continued-stay necessity; and identify discharge needs.
• Registered Nurse III must also be able to secure employee cooperation and keep abreast of developments in the nursing specialization.
• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; the County does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of Registered Nurse experience in Medical-Surgical-Telemetry and/or Progressive Care/Intermediate Care units.
• Current, valid Cardiac Arrhythmia Certification.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to different units.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations and prepare patients for medical treatment.
• Assist physicians with treatments, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical operations.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications; document treatment and report significant changes in patients’ conditions and progress.
• Counsel and advise patients, families, and significant others about medical problems and appropriate healthcare methods.
• Maintain concise and complete records and reports, instruct patients in carrying out physician orders, and transcribe orders to working records.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program participants, and nursing students.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and serve as a team leader or relief charge nurse.
• Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel, participate in committee activities, and identify staff training needs.
• Triage patients by reviewing admission charts and coordinating appropriate patient assignments or clinic flow when appropriate.
• Testify in court regarding a client’s mental and physical condition.
• Coordinate and monitor patients through hospitalization, working with physicians, primary care nurses, and third-party payors to support quality care and fiscal responsibility.
• Review post-hospital care plans with patients and families, establish timeframes and responsibilities, and follow the plan through discharge.

Benefits

• Continuous education, training, and career development programs.
• Evening shift differential of $2.50 per hour for shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Night shift differential of $5.00 per hour for shifts from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Float Pool differential of $2.50 per hour.
• Specialty Care/Critical Care differentials after required specialty training, certifications, and departmental authorization to work independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed