Registered Nurse III MCCHC RUHS Code Team

• Respond promptly to all Code Blue Code Stroke Sepsis RRT and other rapid response calls across the organization.
• Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate appropiate evidence-based interventions for patients experiencing acute clinical deteriotation.
• Coordinate and implement patient care during emergency activations in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate patient condition interventions and outcomes clearly and effectively to attending providers and primary care teams.
• Provide advanced clinical support during cardiopulmonary arrest and Code Blue events including airway management IV access medication administration and continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
• Provide real-time documentation of assessments interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Deliver care with professionalism and compassion while supporting patients and families during high-stress situations.

• A valid Registered Nurse License to practice 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 - (can be acquired within 30 days of hire)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification

Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center nursing is more than a job its an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center and home to the regions only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here youll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties including trauma care stroke pediatrics and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth offering continuous education training and career development programs in a collaborative supportive and rewarding environment. Whether youre an experienced nurse or just starting your career RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact.

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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 physicians orders; transcribe physicians 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 clients 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.

Registered Nurse III MC/CHC:
Salary Range: $51.1284 - $77.1585 per hour

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Experience: Three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility mental health facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. (A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or national certification in a nursing specialty may be considered as a substitution for one year of the required experience. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be considered as a substitution for two years of the required experience.)

Knowledge of: Current principles techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement.

Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians patients and co-workers; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; provide recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

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

Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationissued by the American Heart Association.

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationissued by the American Heart Association.

Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Lisette Jimenez at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

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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