Entry-Level RN — Surgical Acute Unit

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse I for the MC/CHC program in the Surgical Acute Unit. This entry-level role reports to supervisory staff and offers learning opportunities with comprehensive in-service training.

The ideal candidate has less than 1 year of RN experience, a California RN license, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Work schedule is 3/12 with alternating weekends; salary is hourly.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification issued by the American Heart Association or approved bodies.
• No prior RN experience required; ideal candidate has <1 year RN experience.
• Must be able to work in the Surgical Acute Unit on a 3/12 schedule with alternating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under supervision.
• Assist physicians with treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed; document and monitor patient progress.
• Counsel patients and families on health problems and care plans.
• Instruct patients on physician orders; transcribe orders to records.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and lead teams as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

RN license - California

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse I for the MC/CHC program in the Surgical Acute Unit. This entry-level role reports to supervisory staff and offers learning opportunities with comprehensive in-service training.

The ideal candidate has less than 1 year of RN experience, a California RN license, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Work schedule is 3/12 with alternating weekends; salary is hourly.