Nursing Assistant - (Regular & Per Diem Pool)

Ruhealth; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System Medical Center is hiring Nursing Assistants (Regular and Per Diem) to support care teams across Riverside County. Under supervision, you will assist with basic patient care, observe patients via video monitoring, and help with activities of daily living, transfers, and safety protocols.

A CNA certification is required, with potential for growth and clinical exposure. We offer flexible shifts, weekend/holiday coverage, and a pathway to develop skills in

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant Certification required in California.
• BLS certification required for all Nursing Assistants.
• Ability to stand long hours, walk, bend and assist patients up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside nursing care to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Take and record vitals (temp, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient transfers.
• Support physicians and licensed staff with patient care tasks and safety.

Skills

Basic patient care

Video monitoring

ADL assistance

De-escalation techniques

Mobility assistance

Education

California CNA certification or eligible

Job description

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center is hiring Nursing Assistants (Regular and Per Diem) to join our care teams across multiple divisions throughout Riverside County.

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. 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 acquires a Nursing Assistant Certification and has at least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric or acute care setting. The position requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and stooping, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The role involves lifting and repositioning patients up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and safely performing approved de‑escalation and crisis intervention techniques, including physical interventions when necessary.

At the Arlington Campus, this role includes supporting patients with daily living activities, assisting physicians and licensed healthcare providers with patient care tasks, and providing in‑person verbal redirection to individuals exhibiting at‑risk behaviors. Staff may accompany mental health patients to therapy sessions, court appearances, and various social or recreational activities. Responsibilities also include safely assisting with patient transfers, offering hands‑on mobility support, and responding promptly when patients do not respond to verbal cues or require additional assistance.

This Job Posting will serve to fill regular full‑time and per‑diem vacancies. Applicants may indicate their employment preference type in their application.

Work schedule: To be discussed during the interview.

Must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Work schedule and/or Shift Times subject to change upon operational needs.

Regular Full‑time Rates:

$21.54 - $28.70 Hourly

$3,733.32 - $4,974.66 Monthly

$44,799.87 - $59,695.92 Annually

Regular‑Fulltime Nursing Assistant Differentials:

Evening Shift Diff (6p - 11p): $1.30 for the time actually worked between the hours

Night Shift Diff (11p - 6a): $1.90 for the time actually worked between the hours

Per Diem Rate:

$28.70 Hourly

$4,974.66 Monthly

$59,695.92 Annually

Per Diem Nursing Assistant Differentials:

Evening Shift Diff (6p - 11p): $0.35 for the time actually worked between the hours

Night Shift Diff (11p - 7a): $0.75 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

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

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

Current CNA Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Copies of your Nursing Assistant Certification and AHA BLS card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered.

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.