Registered Nurse III-MC/CHC - RUHS - Trauma Services

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is currently recruiting for a Trauma Services Registered Nurse III-MC/CHC.

The most competitive candidates will possess at least three (3) years of experience in an Emergency Department or Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit within the past five (5) years.

Work Schedule: 3/12's, 6:00am-6:30pm, rotating weekends required.

Additional Differentials:
$4.00/hour Critical Care Differential
$4.00/hour Specialized Team Differential
$2.50/hour Evening Shift Differential
$5.00/hour Night Shift Differential

The Trauma Nurse Essential Duties consist of the following below:
-Provide direct patient care of trauma patients in coordination with Trauma Surgeons
-Assist with invasive procedures such as rapid infusers, chest tubes, EVDs, arterial lines, and blood transfusions
-Ensure trauma quality measures are met during trauma resuscitations
-Transport of trauma patients for radiology, Interventional Radiology, or operating room
-Comanage Massive Transfusion Protocols with Physicians
-Round on inpatient traumas and assist with throughput
-Resuscitations in OR in cooperation with Anesthesia
-Ensure accuracy and completion of charting for trauma resuscitations
-Provide trauma education throughout facility
-Performance and/or quality improvement of trauma care
-Attend meetings and committees as required
-Keep current on trauma resuscitation literature and knowledge

Required Certifications and Licenses:


* A current and valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.


* A ATCN or TNCC certification.


* ACLS, BLS and PALS issued by the American Heart Association.


* NIHSS certification.

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org

About RUHS - Medical Center:
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is a Level I Trauma Center that provides high quality adult and pediatric acute care, emergency and trauma medical care, and specialized health services that include the Stroke Center and chronic disease management.

RUHS-MC is dedicated to providing contemporary, patient-focused care linked by a robust electronic health record and seamless services in medical, behavioral health and population health management.

Located in Moreno Valley, the 439-bed Medical Center and its 60+ hospital-based primary and specialty care clinics have been recognized for the delivery of high-quality care.

RUHS-MC was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the nation's leading independent accreditor of hospitals and health care organizations.

We are accredited by American College of Surgeons as a Level I Trauma Center.

RUHS-MC is certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and received the Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement award from the A...