Registered Nurse II/III-MC/CHC - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse Position at Riverside University Health System

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System is seeking Registered Nurses to work in the Emergency Department at the Medical Center in Moreno Valley. The Emergency Department is a large unit comprised of 40 treatment areas. There are six (6) acute trauma beds, three (3) acute cardiac beds and six (6) other specially monitored beds for acute patients. The 25 general exam rooms include a decontamination room, security rooms, an ENT, cast room, and forensic exam room. The ED is staffed with attending physicians and resident physicians 24 hours a day.

The Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC is the journey 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 within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act with minimum supervision and periodic in-service training within assigned unit(s). The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform nursing duties while applying advanced knowledge and skills in providing care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs within assigned unit(s). Incumbents responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education, staff development and preceptorship.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department in an acute care setting.

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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) 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.
• A current and valid Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification, (TNCC), or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, (ATCN), certification.

Salary Range (Hourly) & Differentials

• Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - $43.9933 - $68.0905
• Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - $51.1284 - $77.1585
• Evening Shift Differential (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.): $2.50/hour
• Night shift Differential (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.): $5.00/hour
• ED Critical Care Pay:
• 0-2 years experience: $4.00/hour
• 3-5 years experience: $5.50/hour
• 6 + years experience: $7.00/hour

Specialty Care/Critical Care differentials will be applied following completion of required specialty training, attainment of all necessary certifications, and departmental determination that the employee is authorized to work independently.

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.

Examples of Essential Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse II - 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: 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. Registered Nurse III - 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 national certification in a nursing specialty may be substituted 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.)

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.

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.

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (Stroke) Certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification, (TNCC), or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, (ATCN), certification.