Nursing Assistant - Per Diem - Catscan-Diagnostic Imaging

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening Shift Diff

Night Shift Diff

Shift Premiums

Job summary

County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley is seeking a Nursing Assistant - Per Diem to support the Diagnostics Imaging Division. The role involves transporting patients, assisting nursing staff, and monitoring patients via video systems. A CNA/EMT/Paramedic cert is preferred; bilingual is a plus.

BLS/CPR must be uploaded with application. The position offers per diem hours with evening and night shift differentials and premiums for multiple shifts

Qualifications

• Successful completion of state-required CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification.
• Ability to assist nursing staff and perform basic patient care.
• Familiarity with video monitoring equipment and hospital routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside nursing care and assist with daily living activities.
• Transport patients to and from imaging and other units.
• Observe patients and report changes to nursing staff.
• Transport and assist in patient admissions and discharges as needed.
• Operate video monitoring systems and communicate with staff as required.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for patient care.

Skills

Basic patient care

Video monitoring

Medical terminology

English communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or Paramedic or EMT

Job description

About The Position

The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) - Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant - Per Diem to join their team in Moreno Valley to support the Catscan - Diagnostic Imaging Division.

The Nursing Assistant will be responsible for t ransporting patients to and from the Diagnostic Imaging Department and other hospital units. 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. The Nursing Assistant is an entry-level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management-level nursing staff.

The most competitive candidate will possess a Nursing Assistant certification. Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.

Copies of your Nursing Assistant/EMT certification and AHA BLS/CPR card must be uploaded to your profile as attachments at the time you submit your application in order to be considered.

Shift Differentials

Evening Shift Diff (6:00pm - 11:00pm) : $.35 for the time actually worked between the hours.

Night Shift Diff (11:00pm - 7:00am): $.75 for the time actually worked between the hours.

Shift Schedule Premium Differentials

Employees working 2 or 3 shifts per pay period will receive a 2% premium, and those working 4 or more shifts will receive a 5% premium.

The Schedule Is As Follows

Per Diem: Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (schedule will vary based on operational needs).

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

Examples Of Essential Duties

• 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.
• Maintain renal dialysis equipment; prepare and transport bodies to morgue; may clean restrooms; set up oral hygiene trays.
• 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.
• Transporting patients to and from the Diagnostic Imaging Department and other Hospital Units.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

License/Certifications (Must Possess One Of The Following)

• Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California
• Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California

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

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by AHA is required.

Temporary Assignment Program (TAP): Current and valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California, Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority or current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California is required. Current CNA Certification, Paramedic license or EMT Certification must be maintained while in TAP 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.

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).

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.

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.