Registered Nurse I MC/CHC - RUHS Family Care Clinic 2

Under close supervision, performs professional nursing duties in the care of patients at the Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC), Community Health Clinics (CHC) or other RUHS locations as assigned; assists physicians and carries out their orders; and performs other related duties as required.

The Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act (or with less than one year of experience working as a registered nurse) within assigned unit(s). Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

The most competitive candidates will possess at least two years of LVN experience in a family care or specialty clinic setting.

Certification Required: BLS Certification

Work Schedule: 9/80, with every other Friday off
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it's 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 region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you'll 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 you're an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Could you see yourself making a difference here?
Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org• 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 or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to 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 our physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.

• Participate in quality assurance reviews, act as a team leader. Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC:
Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: None required.

Knowledge of: The theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, and co-workers.

Other Requirements:

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

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

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For Questions Regarding this Recruitment,
Please contact Lisette Jimenez at 951-955-5561 or lijimenez@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.