Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem (Night Shift)

About The Position The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Nurse Float Personnel Department is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem to join our Night Shift team in Moreno Valley. Under close supervision, assists professional personnel or other medical staff in providing patient care and treatment; performs nonprofessional nursing tasks ensuring patient safety by providing direct, continuous observation; performs other related duties as required. The Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem is an entry level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level classification. Incumbents continuously monitor and observe patients and intervene when they become hazardous to themselves or others. Incumbents will assist medical staff assigned to the patient in providing care, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring, and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities. Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule. Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments. Please note, that based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required. The certification must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading the required document, please email it to View email address on click.appcast.io. Work Schedule and/or Shift Times Shift requirements: 9 shifts in a 6-week scheduling period, including 2 mandatory weekend shifts. Shift Times: Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM 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 will 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 are 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 a Examples Of Essential Duties Ensure patient safety by providing direct and continuous patient observation; observation can include one or more patients. Aide patients in getting into and out of a bed, wheelchair or gurney; assist in lifting, transporting, restraining, and positioning patients; assist patients in walking. Assist with providing basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; assist with bathing, grooming, feeding, oral hygiene, and dressing patients and help those capable of self-care. Maintain a safe environment for patients; accompany patients leaving the unit; notify nursing staff if tubes/catheters become disconnected. Protect patients and staff by observing for safety hazards in the patient’s environment and taking appropriate steps to reduce or prevent such hazards. Perform delivery tasks and a variety of manual and clinical duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test. Experience: Six months of working in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner or medical assistant is preferred. Ability to: Apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients who require assistance; read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn the medical center procedures and techniques; assist with the performance of basic bedside nursing care in an understanding, sympathetic and nurturing manner; follow oral and written directions; keep simple records. Other Requirements Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within four months of hire. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. For technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at View email address on click.appcast.io or toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr