Registered Nurse I/II/III - MC/CHC - Progressive Care Unit (2C)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System's, (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit.

The essential duties of this position can be found in the Examples of Essential Duties section.

This is a full-time, night shift position that requires the following licenses and certifications:



* A current and valid 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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, (ACLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.


* A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification.


* Cardiac Dysrhythmia course with certification.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following:


* A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.


* Three years of full-time acute careexperience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility

Additional Pertinent Information


* Work Schedule: 3/12, full-time, night shift, every other weekend shift required.

To learn more about the department, please visit the RUHS website at ruhealth.org .

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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...