Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Medical/Surgical - Unit 4100

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in the 4100 Medical/Surgical Unit, ( regular.

full-time position ).

The 4100 Medical/Surgical Unit,(RUHS' designated Stroke Unit), has 34 private rooms and specializes in medical surgical patients.

The nurses are specially trained to care for stroke patients, including NIHSS.

They also care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring.

Required Licenses & Certifications


* Current and valid RN License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.


* Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, (required upon hire).


* National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification, (required upon hire).

Work Schedule


* 3/12, Day Shift

To learn more about the department, please visit the RUHS' website at https://www.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 patient discharge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC
Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

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