Registered Nurse I / Campuswide Pools (San Bernardino/Palm Desert Campus)

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a physician or similar practitioner or higher level Registered Nurse and perform the full range of standard nursing care duties following established procedures and protocols, including observing, interpreting, recording and reporting patients’ symptoms, reactions, and behaviors.  

Work assignments typically include some or all of the following: prepare patients for medical examinations and treatments and assist physicians and other similar practitioners in clinical examinations; perform therapeutic measures and nursing services as ordered by a physician or similar practitioner such as, but not limited to, performing TB and other skin tests; performing electrocardiograms; performing pulmonary function testing; conducting irrigations and catheterizations; suctioning tracheotomies; observing, recording, and treating drug reactions; applying and changing dressings; measuring and fitting for crutches, and teaching to walk with crutches; ear lavage; and similar treatments and procedures; decisions regarding treatment of patients’ illnesses and development of health programs primarily are made by physicians and other similar practitioners; perform basic and CLIA-waived testing including obtaining specimens and assist in acquiring other tests for patients such as preparing requisitions for laboratory and X-ray work as ordered by a practitioner; support general health center maintenance such as cleaning and sterilizing equipment and instruments, setting up treatment trays, changing linen in examination and treatment rooms, checking refrigeration equipment is operating at required temperatures for storage of medications and specimens; stocking supplies; assisting in maintaining and filing medical records; may assign tasks to and review work of clinic support staff within their scope of practice including, but not limited to, Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Licensed Vocational Nurses; and keep current with registered nursing field and requirements and maintain competencies relative to the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.  Completion of a professional nursing program in an approved school of nursing or by additional preparation as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.  No experience is required as this is an entry-level registered nursing classification for recently licensed registered nurses.
• Possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California and certification in CPR/AED.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods and procedures; anatomy and physiology applicable to assigned duties; medical supplies and equipment used in nursing practice; and the uses and effects of medications and narcotics.  Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to registered nursing and the scope of practice limitations of clinic support staff.
• Ability to effectively apply nursing knowledge and demonstrate proper techniques and skills in performing nursing duties; accurately observe and record symptoms, behaviors, and reactions to treatments in order to make a nursing diagnosis; respond with therapy to treatment reactions; use applicable health center automated systems to perform duties and maintain records and prepare reports; gain the cooperation of patients; analyze emergency situations and take prompt action; maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation:

Classification: Registered NURSE I

Compensation: The hourly range for this classification is $37.00 to $39.00.

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The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

 

Position Information:

Work status:Part-time, Temporary, Hourly, On-Call, Intermittent "Exempt" positions.

Schedule: To be arranged by hiring department.

* A pool of qualified candidates will be established for current and future vacancies at the San Bernardino or Palm Desert Campus. Qualified applicants will be kept active from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. 

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