Registered Nurse I - V - California Children's Services

Registered Nurse I - V - California Childrens Services

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-74044-04-DD

Department

Public Health

Division

CCS Administration

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside- Riverside University Health System- Public Health is currently recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse I-V for the California Childrens Services (CCS) department located in Riverside. This program ensures that children with significant medical conditions receive treatment services, therapy, equipment, and care coordination necessary to improve their health, function and quality of life.

Incumbents in this position provide case management services to children and youth with special health care needs. The incumbent evaluates medical eligibility, coordinates specialty medical care and community resources, authorizes medically necessary services, monitors utilization of services, and serves as a liaison among families, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary care teams. The Registered Nurse ensures compliance with California Childrens Services regulations, Title 22 requirements, California Childrens Services Numbered Letters, Information Notices, and applicable federal, state, and county policies. This position supports family-centered care through advocacy, education, care coordination, and clinical case management.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• A Valid CA Registered Nurse License.
• Public Health Nursing Certificate. (Can obtain within 6 months of hire)

Salary Range:

Registered Nurse I: ($41.1548 - $53.0770)

Registered Nurse II: ($44.5815 - $62.3125)

Registered Nurse III: ($47.8934 - $71.2295)

Registered Nurse IV: ($51.2460 - $75.1470)

Registered Nurse V: ($56.4843 - $79.2800)

Schedule:

9/80, times to be discussed with the department.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System - Public Health is one of California's largest and most dynamic public health departments, with dedicated professionals working to keep our communities safe and healthy. From disease prevention and health education to nutrition, emergency response, and community outreach, our team's impact reaches every corner of Riverside County.

If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health and well-being, consider joining our team at RUHS-Public Health. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for Riverside County.

For more information on RUHS-Public Health, please visit www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, may assess, plan, organize, provide and/or oversee nursing care to patients in accordance with physician instructions; may make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for, medical treatment.
• Participate in or provide leadership to/chairs, various committee meetings and present and/or gather data and information to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.
• Participate or provide leadership in committee activities related to performance improvement issues by auditing patient records and presenting performance improvement plans to the department staff at least two times annually; review and/or revise policy and procedures to maintain up to date policies at all times; participate in in-service education and staff development activities by teaching classes at least two times a year.
• Participate or provide leadership in the development of standards of care activities; serve as a preceptor and ongoing mentor to nursing staff; assign and monitor work of a patient care unit, to ensure quality and productivity standards are met; act as a resource to other units as assigned and actively support the nurse manager and supervisory staff.
• Conduct research and special unit studies to enhance the professionalism, quality standards, and customer satisfaction of the unit or department.
• Identify need for new nursing or mental health procedures and protocols; initiate draft of these procedures and protocols; facilitate throughout the administrative process and initiation into practice at the department level.
• Assess training needs of the assigned unit, and recommend and develop programs to meet these needs; teach classes to meet the training needs of the unit or multiple departments as assigned, at least twice a year.
• Draft recommendation standards of care, policies, procedures, and quality indicators as identified or assigned; provide education for the staff and monitor compliance to reach established goals.
• May be responsible for oversight, development, implementation, and coordination of special programs, services, and education in the healthcare setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse I:

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: None required.

Registered Nurse II:

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: Completion of one year as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. Evaluations and references must show proficiency of practice as a Registered Nurse.

Registered Nurse III:

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.)

Registered Nurse IV:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing or health-related field or current and valid national certification in nursing or health-related field.

Experience: Six years as a full-time Registered Nurse. Some positions may require two years in a specialty area. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Registered Nurse V:

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing or a health-related field, and a current and valid national certification in nursing or health related field.

Experience: Nine years as a full-time Registered Nurse with at least two years in a specialty area.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or health-related field.

Experience: Seven years as a full-time Registered Nurse with at least two years in a specialty area.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Teaching and/or supervising the 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.

Ability to: Perform, supervise and instruct in 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, co-workers, and other outside healthcare providers; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; keep abreast of developments in areas of nursing specialization; teach, mentor and supervise others routinely; may be assigned to any unit to fill in temporarily to assist staff or a supervisor; effectively prepare and present reports and recommendations both orally and in written form; collect and evaluate data, draw conclusions and formulate recommendations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status

How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in towww.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status."

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Go to www.RC-HR.com,click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.

For questions regarding this recruitment

please contact Denise DeCamp at 951-955-0196, or ddecamp@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 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

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

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.

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.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?

• Yes
• No

02

Please provide your Registered Nurse Licensure Number.

03

What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in Nursing?

• None
• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

04

Do you have a valid, current National Certification in Nursing?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you bilingual in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid, current license to practice as a Public Health Nurse in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid, current Basic Life Support, (BLS), certificate form the American Heart Association?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

09

How many years of experience do you have in Medical Case Management?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

11

How many years of work experience do you have working with at-risk populations?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12

Are you a current or prior regular, part time, temporary, or per diem employee with the County of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

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