Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - MSC Recovery (PACU)

The Riverside University Health System's, (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse III-MC/CHC position for the MSC Recovery (PACU) Department.

Under supervision, the incumbent will care for pre and post-OP patients; perform professional nursing duties in the care and services to patients and their families at the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC), Community Health Clinics (CHC) or other RUHS locations as assigned, assist physicians and carry out their orders, coordinate a continuum of care for a selected group of patients from pre-admission through post-discharge, and other related duties as required.

This position is located in Moreno Valley and will be responsible for the following:


* Re-assesses patient for safety issues throughout perioperative period


* Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care


* Follow right of medication administration


* Checking orders, pulling medications form correct patients, label medications, wasting medications as required


* Documents clearly, accurately in a timely and appropriate manner


* Care for a post-surgical patient


* Assess patient readiness for discharge


* Perform Phase I and II, and discharge home


* Provide discharge instructions


* The RN is responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of a complex, varied surgical and procedural population.


* The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care for surgical patients who may also have underlying medical and emotional problems.

With advanced decision making, he/she must make skilled and advanced assessments and act in a preventive measure to assimilate patient needs, establish priorities, and minimize complication.

This full-time position requires the following license and certifications:


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


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


* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.


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


* National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience:


* One (1) year or more of Medical/Surgical ICU or Emergency Department experience required and current PACU experience preferred.


* Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Additional Differentials:


* Critical Care - $4.00 per hour


* Critical Care differentials will be applied following completion of required specialty training, attainment of all necessary certifications, and departmental determination that the employee is authorized to work independently.

Work Schedule:
5/40 - Monday to Friday
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm

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