Nursing Assistant - RUHS-MC - Medical Acute Unit (4500)

County-of-Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley seeks a Nursing Assistant (Regular-Full Time) to join the Medical Acute Unit (4C) team. Under supervision, you will assist with basic patient care, observe patients via video monitoring, and perform nonprofessional duties to support the care team.

This entry-level role requires Nursing Assistant Certification and AHA BLS, with 2–3 years of acute care CNA experience being preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Nursing Assistant Certification and AHA BLS card uploaded to your profile.
• 2–3 years acute care CNA experience preferred.
• Six 12-hour shifts (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) plus one 8-hour shift every two weeks; rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; monitor vital signs.
• Collect, test and record routine specimen results; assist with patient as needed.
• Assist with procedures and patient transfers; transport and care for patients and equipment.
• Observe and report patient status to nursing staff; ensure safe environment and use video monitoring as required.

Skills

Acute care CNA experience

Patient care basics

Observation via video monitoring

Education

California CNA certification

Job description

The Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS) - Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant (Regular-Full Time) to join its team located in Moreno Valley, to support the Medical Acute Unit (4C) Division.

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 candidates will possess 2 to 3 years of acute care CNA experience.

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.

Work Schedule: Six 12-hour shifts (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) plus one 8-hour shift every two weeks, for a total of 80 hours per pay period

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Rotating weekends and holidays.

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.


• 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.

Other Requirements

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

Current CNA Certification must be maintained throughout employment.