Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC - Per Diem - MSC Family Care Clinic

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System- Community Health Center (RUHS-CHC) is currently recruiting for a Per Diem Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC to join the MSC Family Care Clinic located in Moreno Valley. The Registered Nurse will serve as a liaison between providers and patients, manage clinic workflow and nursing schedules, triage patient calls, and coordinate patient care. Responsibilities include medication administration and refills, patient and staff education, assisting with procedures, managing clinical phone lines and workqueues, precepting and orienting staff, and supporting patient care needs. The RN will also participate in CODE MET, on-call rotation, referrals, DME orders, post-hospital discharge appointments, and emergency room patient transfers. The most competitive candidates will have experience working as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department (ED), Urgent Care or Ambulatory Care setting. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. License and Certification Requirements A current and valid 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. Work Schedule 9/80, with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Per Diem Rates Registered Nurse II MC/CHC Per Diem - $70.8141 per hour Registered Nurse III MC/CHC Per Diem - $80.2448 per hour Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county’s most vulnerable populations receive the care they need. Whether it’s preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference. If you’re committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you! Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting 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 tests and surgical operations. Administer prescribed treatment and medications, including dispensing, as ordered to patients; chart treatment of 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. Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) participants and nursing students. Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader or relief charge nurse. Assign and monitor, the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participate in committee activities; identify staff training needs. Triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow when appropriate. Testify in court as to client's mental and physical condition. Coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility. Review the post hospital care plan with the patient, /family establishing a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge. Registered Nurse II MC/CHC Per Diem 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: Equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. Evaluations and references must show proficiency of practice as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement. Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, and fellow employees; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs. Registered Nurse III MC/CHC Per Diem 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: Equivalent to three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may substitute for one year of the required experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be substituted for two years of the required experience.) Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement. Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs. Other Requirements Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside