Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - Surgical Acute Unit

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse I for the MC/CHC program in the Surgical Acute Unit. This entry-level role reports to supervisory staff and offers learning opportunities with comprehensive in-service training.

The ideal candidate has less than 1 year of RN experience, a California RN license, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Work schedule is 3/12 with alternating weekends; salary is hourly.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification issued by the American Heart Association or approved bodies.
• No prior RN experience required; ideal candidate has <1 year RN experience.
• Must be able to work in the Surgical Acute Unit on a 3/12 schedule with alternating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under supervision.
• Assist physicians with treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed; document and monitor patient progress.
• Counsel patients and families on health problems and care plans.
• Instruct patients on physician orders; transcribe orders to records.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and lead teams as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

RN license - California

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse I- MC/CHC to work in the Surgical Acute Unit, (regular, full-time).

The Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse – MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act (or with less than one year of experience working as a registered nurse) within assigned unit(s). Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

The ideal candidate will have less than 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 3/12, Alternating weekend shifts

Salary Range (Hourly)

• Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - $42.4708 - $59.4772

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.

• Assess, plan organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic test and surgical operations.
• Administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.
• Counsel and advise patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports.
• Instruct patients in carrying out physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.

Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: None required.

Knowledge of: The theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, and co-workers.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.