Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Progressive Care Unit

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System's, (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for a full-time, experienced Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit.

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

Required 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.


* A current and valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, (ACLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.


* A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification.


* Cardiac Dysrhythmia Management Certification

Additional Pertinent Information


* Work Schedule:3/12.

Night Shift, (72 hours per pay period)


* This position will require floating out of the hired department, based on Hospital Staffing needs.

This position may float out to the Medical Surgical, Telemetry and Critical Care areas.

Additional training may be provided prior to floating to Critical Care areas.

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...