New Graduate Registered Nurse - RUHS - Pediatrics Acute

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, is currently recruiting New Graduate Registered Nurses for the Pediatrics Acute department.

This will be an 8-week residency.

Position Requirements Upon Hire:


* Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of CA (it is not necessary to be licensed prior to interviewing for the position, however, you must have a valid license prior to official onboarding).


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


* Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association

Work Schedule:
3/12 schedule (7:00pm-7:30am, NOC shift) per week alternating weekends

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health Systems please visit:
http://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 test and surgical operations.

Administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to 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.

Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse I - 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.

(A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: None required.

License: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California or valid out of state license with authorization to work in California.

Certificates: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Knowledge of: The theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relat...