Nursing Education Instructor RUHS Agency Education Services

The County of Riversides -Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Nursing Education Instructor with the Agency Education Services Department.

The Nursing Education Instructor is responsible for planning and implementation of online in person & hybrid education as well as teaching and/or co-teaching classes for the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center. This positions primary focus is the education support and ongoing professional development of staff working in Unit-Based Telemetry Medical-Surgical Units Float Pool IMCU Overflow and care of patients after recovery from Cath Lab/Neuro/Vascular interventions once admitted to the medical-surgical unit.

The most competitive candidates for this position will possess a masters degree in Nursing along with the preferred skills knowledge and experience in nursing education educator experience in a clinical settingEKG proficiency procedural sedation as well as charge nurse and preceptor experience. Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of chemotherapy and oncology concepts with the ability to educate patients and/or staff.

• A valid and current 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
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification is required to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Meet the Team!
Founded in 1893 Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the countys only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If youre passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS Medical Center please visit

Instruct organized in-service nursing courses to professional para-professional and volunteer nursing personnel.

Participate in planning curriculum teaching schedule and course outline; participate in evaluation and revision of instruction and nursing practices.

Research state-of-the-art nursing practices and instruction methods.

Conduct orientation programs for new nursing personnel; perform direct nursing care services as needed in response to emergency situations.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Equivalent to two years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute hospital setting. A California Standard Designated Subject Credential in Registered Nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge of: The scope and method of modern nursing and nursing education; staff training and instruction methods; communicable and other diseases medical terminology hospital practices and drug use abuse; legal aspects of nursing profession regulations.

Ability to: Effect in-service training programs; instruct motivate and develop professional capacities of nursing personnel; speak and write effectively.

Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Must possess and maintain a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

A valid California Drivers License may be required.

For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Lisette Jimenez via email at

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
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Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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