Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Hospital Clinic Administration

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System's, (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for an experienced, full-time Registered Nurse for the Hospital Clinic Administration Unit.

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :



* Data review and analysis.


* Validation of reports and medical records.


* Training and education with clinic teams.


* Participation in quality and workgroup committees.


* Review of incident reports.

Required Licenses/Certifications


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


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

The most competitive candidates will possess the following:


* Strong computer skills, (especially knowledge of Excel).


* Strong communication skills.


* Knowledge of EHR, (Electronic Health Records).


* Knowledge of IHEP Pay for Performance Programs (P4P).


* Knowledge of Uniform Data System (UDS).


* Ability to review and analyze data.

Additional Pertinent Information


* Work Schedule:9/80 schedule

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 care plan with the patient,/family estab...