REGISTERED NURSE II-All Specialties

$25.17 - $31.17 hourly $2,013.55 - $2,493.82 biweekly $4,362.70 - $5,403.27 monthly $52,352.35 - $64,839.22 annually RCRMC is looking for Registered Nurses with at least ONE year of experience- ALL specialties!Hospital Profile*439 Licensed Private Beds *Acute Care Facility *Adult and Pediatric Level II Trauma Center *Teaching Facility *New Grad Training *University Affiliated Benefits*$2,000 Deferred Retention Bonus (pro-rated) *Retirement after 5 years or service *Matched Social Security Deductions *Shift Differential Pay - Evenings $2 per hour & Nights $5 per hour *Specialty Differential Pay - $2 to $4 per hour *12-14 paid holidays each year *$612 - $712 monthly in Flex Benefits to be used for Medical, Dental and Vision *Vacation & Sick Leave earned bi-weekly and can be rolled over from year to year & much more!!!! We are a Level II Trauma Center with a helipad. We admit an average of 1000 trauma patients annually. Most of our trauma patients are victims of blunt trauma (80%). Most of that trauma is motor vehicle related (45%). If you are seeking a challenge in an exciting and fast paced atmosphere, Riverside County Regional Medical Center is the place for you! Examples Of Duties: * Within the full scope of the nursing process assesses, plans, organizes, and provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; makes preliminary observations of and prepares patients for medical treatment. * Assists physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations. * As directed, administers prescribed treatment and medications including dispensing as ordered to patients; charts treatment of patients and records and reports significant changes in condition and general progress of patient. * Counsels and advises patients, families, and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper health care methods; prepares and maintains concise and complete records and reports. * Instructs patients in carrying out physician's orders; may transcribe physician's orders to working records. * May provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, ROP and nursing students. * May participate in quality assurance reviews; may act as a team leader or relief charge nurse. * Assigns and monitors the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participates in committee activities. * May triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the patient assignment or clinic flow at the appropriate time and place. * May testify in court as to the client's mental and physical condition; may recommend initiating conservatorship investigations when assigned to the mental health setting. * May coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility. * May review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family. Establishes a contact regarding time frames and responsibilities. Follows plan through a discharge. Typical Qualifications: Experience: Completion of one year of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting or health care 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. Experience: Positions assigned to Patient and Family Services Case Management must have at least one year of patient case management experience or possess a certificate in case management. Education: Graduation from a recognized college with diploma or degree 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. Supplemental Information: For more information, please contact: Fabiola Thomas, Nurse Recruiter at: (951) 486-4807 and email resumes to: fthomas@rc-hr.com Read and follow special application instructions on this posting. If available, click the 'Apply' link located on this page. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, special accommodation or other employment questions, go back to our Employment page and see our Frequently Asked Questions. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). For further information regarding this posting, contact: Fabiola Thomas at (951) 486-4807 or send an email to fthomas@rc-hr.com . For more information, please visit our website at: www.rc-hr.com. EOE.