Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - Medical Surgical Unit 4100

Posting number: 26-74039-11

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Division: Med #2 (4A)

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE I - MC/CHC

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Nursing

Summary

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC to work in Medical/Surgical Unit 4100, (regular, full-time position).  The essential duties of this position includes performing professional nursing duties in the care of patients in a hospital, assisting physicians, carrying out the physician orders, and possibly coordinating a continuum of care for a selected group of patients from pre-admission through post-discharge.

The Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse – MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.  Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act within assigned unit(s).  Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.
• Cardiac Arrythmia Recognition class within 6 months of hire.

• Work Schedule: 3/12, Night Shift, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., Rotating nights with every other weekend requirement 

• Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - $42.4708 - $59.4772
• Evening Shift Differential (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.): $2.50/hour
• Night shift Differential (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.): $5.00/hour

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.

Examples of duties

• 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 test and surgical operations.

• Administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to 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.

• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.

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