Nursing Assistant - Per Diem - Catscan-Diagnostic Imaging

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The County of Riverside seeks a Nursing Assistant - Per Diem in Moreno Valley to support RUHS Medical Center's Diagnostic Imaging Division. Responsibilities include transporting patients, basic bedside care, monitoring via video systems, and assisting with treatments under supervision.

Qualified candidates possess a California CNA, may be bilingual, and must be flexible for varied shifts. This is a per diem position within a 24-hour facility, with pre-employment screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include completion of the state-approved Nursing Assistant training.
• Ability to assist in basic patient care and observe patients under supervision.
• Knowledge of safety, hygiene and documentation in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the Diagnostic Imaging Department and other units.
• Provide basic bedside nursing care and monitor patient vitals.
• Assist with nonprofessional nursing duties and patient transfers.
• Observe patients via video monitoring systems and alert staff as needed.
• Support nonclinical tasks and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Observation via video monitoring

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

Job description

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 transporting 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.

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

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

• 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):

1. Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California
2. Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
3. 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.

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.