RN III – Detention Care Unit | Day Shift & Growth

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse III for the MC/CHC unit. The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with physicians, and leadership in nursing staff and student training.

Responsibilities include administering care, medications, and treatments; coordinating discharge planning; and contributing to quality assurance. RUHS Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a strong emphasis on education and

Qualifications

• Current and valid California RN license to practice in CA.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification from AHA/Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association/Apex.
• Three years of RN experience in acute care or community health (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care per physician instructions; prep patients for treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and performing exams, tests and procedures.
• Administer medications, chart treatment, and report changes in condition.
• Counsel patients and families on medical issues and healthcare methods.
• Maintain records and instruct patients on physician orders; transcribe orders.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff and students.
• Participate in quality reviews and act as team lead or relief charge nurse.
• Assign and monitor nursing staff; participate in committees and trainings.
• Triage patients and coordinate clinic flow appropriately.
• Coordinate hospitalization process with physicians and care teams.
• Review discharge plans and ensure follow-through with patient and family.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license CA

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse III for the MC/CHC unit. The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with physicians, and leadership in nursing staff and student training.

Responsibilities include administering care, medications, and treatments; coordinating discharge planning; and contributing to quality assurance. RUHS Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a strong emphasis on education and