Experienced/New to Specialty Registered Nurse II/III - RUHS - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Medical Center is currently recruiting Experienced/New to Specialty Nurses for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

The New to Specialty Nurse candidates will possess at least 1 year acute care experience.

The New to Specialty candidates selected will go through a 4-6 week residency program (depending upon qualifications) after hire.

Position Requirements Upon Hire:


* Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of CA.


* BLS and PALS certificates issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Differentials: -Evening Shift (6:00pm to 11:00pm): $2.50 per hour
-Night Shift (11:00pm to 7:30am): $5.00 per hour
-Critical Care (PICU): $4.00 per hour

RUHS-MC has a (21) bed Pediatric Unit and a (8) bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, providing a full range of Pediatric Services.

We have (4) general pediatricians and (4) pediatric intensivists with a physician in-house, 24 hours a day.

Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is night shift, 7:00pm - 7:00am, 3/12's with rotating weekends.


*During the initial training of this position, incumbents may work day or mid- shift.

Meet the Team!
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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 ...