Institutional Nurse - Full Time Positions - Multiple Locations
Salary: $104,414.42 - $167,170.80 Annually
Location: Throughout Riverside County
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-73955-01-DD
Department: RUHS-Correctional Health Systems
Opening Date: March 2, 2026
Closing Date: March 8, 2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Description: The Riverside University Health System - Correctional Health is seeking to fill Institutional Nurse vacancies, (regular, full-time positions only), throughout Riverside County. Under direction, and in accordance with the State of California Nurse Practice Act, provides professional nursing care for individuals detained at a Riverside County Sheriff/Probation confinement or correctional facility; administers treatment and medications as directed; assists physicians and carries out their orders; performs other related duties as required.
Benefits: All candidates will need to pass a Sheriffs Background.
Required Licenses & 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.
Differentials: All Institutional Nurses receive a $1.00 differential, regardless of location. Banning: $2.00 per hour Murrieta: $1.00 per hour Riverside: $1.00 per hour Indio: $4.00 per hour Evening/Night shift differential - $2.50-$5.00 per hour
Work Schedule: 7/12s, bi-weekly
Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Correctional Health partners with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to provide essential healthcare and behavioral health services across five county correctional facilities. Nationally accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), the department upholds a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
If you are passionate about making a difference in correctional health and helping individuals on their path to recovery and reintegration, RUHS Correctional Health is the place for you. Find out more about RUHS by visiting www.ruhealth.org
Essential Duties: Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to) • Plan and provide professional nursing care to juveniles or adults in a correctional facility, including administration of medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, disease prevention, and restorative measures ordered by a physician; assist physicians and other healthcare providers with performing physical examinations; respond to patient court orders as appropriate; implement standardized nursing protocols as directed; monitor inmates health status. • Make routine medical observations on a daily basis and refer patients to a physician as necessary. • Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care and treatment regimen; collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers; refer adult and juvenile inmates to appropriate healthcare providers; monitor work areas for safety and cleanliness. • Initiate treatment in medical emergencies; conduct quality control audits and perform minor wound care. • Assist physicians and other healthcare providers in conducting sick calls and in the examination and treatment of patients; assist physicians and other healthcare providers with medical and/or minor medical procedures; make routine medical observations on a daily basis. • Chart treatment of patients, and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients; maintain patient records and medical data. • Advise staff and counsel patients and their families regarding medical problems and proper healthcare methods; may instruct institutional staff in emergency first aid techniques. • May determine restrictions on physical activities of patients according to healthcare standards established by the State of California.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain a valid license and certification.
Experience: Equivalent to two years of full-time experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital, healthcare agency, or correctional healthcare facility. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. (A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may substitute for one year of the required experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology; hospital and clinic routine; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
Ability to: Perform the entire range of professional nursing duties and responsibilities; plan and carry out a program of nursing care for detainees; work under limited medical supervision; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, detainees and co-workers.
Other Requirements:
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 preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable 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: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof 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.
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