Registered Nurse III MC/CHC-Riverside

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS) is currently recruiting a dedicated Registered Nurse III MC/CHC to join their team in Riverside.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:



* Plan, organize, coordinate, and standardize Ambulatory clinic workflows for the primary care clinics.


* Provide training for the clinic staff.


* Serves as a resource person for the clinics.


* Reviews existing workflows and assist with annual competency completions.

The most competitive candidates will possess experience working in Community Health Centers.

Driving is required.

License:


* Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.


* Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.


* A valid CA driver License.

Work Schedule : 9/80 - Days and h ours to be determined by the department.

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org

To learn more about the department please visit the RUHS website: RuHealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL 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 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 ...