Nursing Assistant - Full Time Float Pool - Night Shift

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Full Time Float Pool to support 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM shifts. The role provides essential, patient-centered care under supervision, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patients, and supporting clinical procedures in a busy 24-hour facility.

Requirements include one year of acute care CNA experience and California CNA certification; bilingual skills are preferred but not

Qualifications

• One year of acute care CNA experience.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of California requirements to obtain CNA certifications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside nursing care to assure patient comfort and cleanliness; take and record vitals; assist with daily living activities.
• Collect, test and record routine specimens; assist with patient toileting and hygiene.
• Assist in procedures and treatments as directed by clinicians and nursing staff.
• Assist patients in getting in and out of bed and chairs; reposition and transfer as needed.
• Clean, sterilize and stock supplies; transport patients as required.
• Observe and report patient status; monitor and respond to changes per protocol.
• Monitor patients with video equipment and assist in crisis situations; communicate with team via radio/phones.

Job description

The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) - Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant - Full Time to join our team in Moreno Valley to support the Full Time Float Pool.

Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment; observes patients via video monitoring equipment from a remote location; performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients; performs other related duties as required. This position provides compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring and documenting patient status, supporting clinical procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team to promote quality patient outcomes.

The Nursing Assistant is an entry-level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management-level nursing staff. Incumbents may be assigned to any outpatient clinic or inpatient nursing unit across the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) or within the Department of Public Health. The Nursing Assistant is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse I in that Nursing Assistants are not required to possess a license and do not administer medicine.

The most competitive candidate will possess one year of acute care CNA experience. Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Schedule: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (6-12hrs shift and 1-8hr shift with every other weekend commitment).

Schedule may rotate based on operational needs.

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Rotating weekends and holidays.

The RUHS-MC is a 24-hour facility - incumbents must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Salary Range:

$21.54 - $28.70 Hourly

$3,733.32-$4,974.66 Monthly

$44,799.87-$59,695.92 Annually

Nursing Assistant Differentials:

Evening Shift Diff (6:00pm - 11:00pm): $.60 for the time actually worked between the hours

Night Shift Diff (11:00pm - 7:00am): $1.20 for the time actually worked between the hours

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

• Provide basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; bathe, shave, feed, and dress patients and assist those capable of self-care.
• Collect, test and record results of routine specimen examinations; provide patients with bedpans, remove and clean them, and record intake and output of patients.
• May assist in the administration of such treatments as suctions, soaks and enemas; give and empty sitz baths; assist doctors or professional healthcare providers with IV's, pelvic exams, spinal taps, or other medical procedures.
• Assist patients in getting into and out of bed and wheelchairs; lift or assist in lifting, restraining and positioning patients; may set up fracture equipment and assist doctors in applying casts and braces.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, dressings, supplies, and utensils; transport patients to and from units.
• Observe and report unusual behavior of patients through Unit chain of command; may accompany and attend mental patients in therapy sessions, court appearances or daily living routines, including social and recreational activities.
• May provide patient transportation in the absence of Medical Transportation Technician; assist in admission and discharge of patients from unit; go on ambulance runs as necessary.
• Monitor patients using AvaSys Telesitter Solution software and monitoring equipment.
• Verbally redirect patients via a 2-way radio from engaging in at risk behaviors; summon nursing staff if a patient requires assistance, nonresponsive to verbal commands, or can no longer be viewed on the video monitor.

Education:

Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid certifications.

Knowledge of:

The principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs and basic medical terminology; video monitoring equipment and software; safe patient handling techniques, including lifting, positioning and transfer methods.

Ability to:

Read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn hospital routines and techniques; monitor and alert nursing staff when a patient becomes a danger to themselves; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset; follow oral and written directions; use a computer, 2-way radio, mobile phone, and video monitoring equipment; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Current and valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California, current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California, or Paramedic License issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority is required. Current CNA Certification, Paramedic License or EMT Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

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.