Registered Nurse

Job Title and Location Registered Nurse – Perris, California, Kindred Hospital Riverside facility. Req ID 555286 | Post Date 05/29/2026 Overview Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering in-depth care for an extended recovery period. We partner with physicians and provide 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. We offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. Located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Riverside, in Perris, with easy access to restaurants, grocers and shops. Job Summary Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. Essential Functions Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department. Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, complexity, and within scope of practice of staff. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team member’s capabilities and qualifications. Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment. Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team. Assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates patient and family regarding pain management. Revises the plan of care as indicated by patient response and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering age-specific standards of care. Receives physician’s orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion. Administers medication using the five rights of medication administration, reducing the potential for medication errors. Forms a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice. Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs; acts as liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other providers. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the plan of care. Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide care accordingly. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that promotes safety and reduces errors. Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition. Answers telephone, paging system, call lights, anticipates needs, and rounds on assigned patients. Consults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs. Provides end of shift report to oncoming nurse; narcotics are counted; documentation is complete and physician orders signed off. Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner about in-hospital and post-discharge needs. Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expectations Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stress. Ability to maintain good working relationships within and between departments. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned. Pay Range: $43.92-$55.70/hr. ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Qualifications Education Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing. (Required) Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. (Preferred) Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice. (Required upon hire) Basic Life Support (BCLS). (Required upon hire) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). (Preferred upon hire) Experience Six (6) months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting. (Preferred) Experience demonstrating critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced clinical environment. (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr