Registered Nurse II/III-MC/CHC - CHC - Administration (Quality)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC to join our Community Health Center Administration team located in Hemet.

The position will require some travel to assigned clinics to include the citiy of, Banning.

A Valid CA Driver License is required.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the following duties:


* Quality operations in assigned Community Health Center.


* Participation in regular ongoing quality improvement events.


* Regular meetings with Physicians and leadership team regarding quality achievement and strategies.

The most competitive candidates will possess:


* Outpatient healthcare experience.


* Knowledge of incentive payment program metrics.


* Experience in performance improvement.

All candidates must possess the following:


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


* A current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Pertinent Information:
Work Schedule: 9/80,Monday-Friday , 7:30am-5:00pm, with every other Friday off.

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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to):

Registered Nurse II-MC/CHC

• 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.

• 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 qual...