Registered Nurse I/II/III - MC/CHC - MH Adolescent Unit D - Full Time

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System's, (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for Registered Nurses for their MH Adolescent Unit D.

The essential duties for this position can be found in the Examples of Essential Duties section.

This is a full-time position that requires the following licenses and certifications:



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


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

Additional Pertinent Information


* Work Schedule: 3/12, day shift and night shift positions available.

To learn more about the department, please visit the RUHS website at 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 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 university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience:None required.

Knowledge of:The theory, techniques a...