Registered Nurse I/II/III - MC/CHC - Medical/Surgical Unit 4500

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to work in the Medical Acute Unit (4C) - 4500 Medical/Surgical Unit .

This unit is composed of 34 private rooms and provides nurses with a wide range of opportunities, including:



* Blood and blood product transfusions.


* Chemotherapy.


* Care of oncologic patients.


* Wound care.


* Telemetry monitoring.


* Overall care of adult medical/surgical patients.

Required Licenses & Certificates


* Current and valid Registered Nurse License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.


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

Additional Information


* Schedule:3/12
+ Day Shift and Night Shift positions available.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)
• 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 establishing a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge.

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 u...