Entry-Level RN for Surgical Acute Unit

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside seeks a Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC for RUHS Medical Center in Riverside, CA. The role encompasses entry-level nursing duties in a Surgical Acute Unit, with supervision and comprehensive in-service training.

Minimum qualifications include CA RN licensure, BLS, and NIHSS certifications; experience is not required. Schedule is 3/12 with alternating weekends; salary is hourly.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice in California.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current and valid NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients per physician instructions.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and performing medical procedures and exams.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications; document and report significant changes in patient condition.
• Counsel patients and families regarding medical information and care plans; maintain accurate records.
• Instruct patients on physician orders; transcribe orders to records.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and act as a team leader.

Skills

Patient care

Assessments

Care planning

Education

Registered Nurse license California

Tools

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

County of Riverside seeks a Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC for RUHS Medical Center in Riverside, CA. The role encompasses entry-level nursing duties in a Surgical Acute Unit, with supervision and comprehensive in-service training.

Minimum qualifications include CA RN licensure, BLS, and NIHSS certifications; experience is not required. Schedule is 3/12 with alternating weekends; salary is hourly.