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The Riverside County Regional Medical Center-Arlington Campus
seeks Regular Fulltime and Per Diem Nursing Assistants to support the Mental Health Division. This job posting will serve to fill regular full-time and per-diem vacancies. This post will open on the first week of each month, serving as an opportunity for prospective candidates to apply for available positions. Please note, that based on the number of applications received, this posting may stop accepting application without notice.Once submitted, applications will remain valid for a duration of 90 days. Should an application expire, individuals are welcome to reapply. Applicants may indicate their employment preference type and preferred shift time in their application.
Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment in a per diem employment capacity; performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients; and performs other related duties as required. The Nursing Assistant is an entry level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management level nursing staff.
The most competitive candidate acquires a Nursing Assistant Certification.
Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments.
Copies of your Nursing Assistant Certification and AHA BLS/CPR card 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 your required documents, please email them to xsanchez@rivco.org.
Regular Full-time Rates:
SALARY RANGE |
$19.91 - $26.53 Hourly $3,451.67 - $4,599.35 Monthly $41,420.08 - $55,192.18 Annually |
| Regular-Fulltime Nursing Assistant Differentials: |
| Evening Shift Diff (3p - 11:00p): $.60 for the time actually worked between the hours |
| Night Shift Diff (11p - 7:00a): $1.20 for the time actually worked between the hours |
Per Diem Rate: | SALARY RANGE |
$24.65 Hourly
$4,273.50 Monthly
$51,281.98 Annually |
| Per Diem Nursing Assistant Differentials: |
| Evening Shift Diff (3p - 11:30p): $.35 for the time actually worked between the hours |
| Night Shift Diff (11:30p - 7:00a): $.75 for the time actually worked between the hours |
Our featured units currently are:* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department needs) * Last Update: 7/3/2024
Essential Duties: (may include, but are not limited to, the following)
- Provide basic bedside care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; monitor vital signs; bathe, shave, feed, dress patients, and assist those capable of self-care.
- Collect, test and record results of routine specimen examinations; provide patients with bedpans, remove and clean them, and record intake and output of patients.
- Assist patients in getting into and out of bed and wheelchairs; lift or assist in lifting, restraining and positioning patients.
- May assist in the physical restraining of patients in a mental health crisis.
- Transport patients to and from units.
- May clean restrooms; set up oral hygiene trays.
- Observe, intervene, and report unusual behavior of patients through Unit chain of command; may accompany and attend mental patients in therapy sessions, court appearances or daily living routines, including social and recreational activities.
- May serve as a sitter (1:1) for a patient.
- Visually monitor patients and document location every 15 mins, providing safe therapeutic environment.
- Proactively monitor to prevent patient crisis and provides crisis intervention when needed for individuals with mental health needs.
- Works with the multi-disciplinary team and other staff to provide intervention, and brief and on-going, solution-focused interventions, including psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health problems.
- Documents care in the medical record in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Participates in de-escalation of patients with behavioral emergency situations.
- Participates in team activities and meetings as needed.
- May provide patient transportation in the absence of Medical Transportation Technician; assist in admission and discharge of patients from unit; go on ambulance runs as necessary.
- Other patient care duties as assigned on the unit.
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(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following) • Provide basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; bathe, shave, feed, and dress patients and assist those capable of self-care.
• Collect, test, and record results of routine specimen examinations; provide patients with bedpans, remove and clean them, and record intake and output of patients.
• May assist in the administration of such treatments as suctions, soaks, and enemas; give and empty sitz baths; assist doctors or professional healthcare providers with IV's, pelvic exams, spinal taps, or other medical procedures.
• Assist patients in getting into and out of bed and wheelchairs; lift or assist in lifting, restraining, and positioning patients; may set up fracture equipment and assist doctors in applying casts and braces.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, dressings, supplies, and utensils, transport patients to and from units.
• Maintain renal dialysis equipment; prepare and transport bodies to morgue; may clean restrooms; set up oral hygiene trays.
• Observe and report unusual behavior of patients to supervisor; may accompany and attend mental patients in therapy sessions, court appearances, or daily living routines, including social and recreational activities.
• May provide patient transportation in the absence of Medical Transportation Technician; assist in admission and discharge of patients from unit; go on ambulance runs as necessary.
• Monitor patients using AvaSys Telesitter Solution software and monitoring equipment.• Verbally redirect patients via a 2-way radio from engaging in at risk behaviors; summon nursing staff if a patient requires assistance, nonresponsive to verbal commands, or can no longer be viewed on the video monitor. Minimum Requirements:Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid license/certifications as indicated below.License/Certifications (Must possess one of the following):- Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California
- Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
- Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California
Other Requirements: License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.Temporary Assignment Program (TAP): Current and valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California, Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority or current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California is required. Current CNA Certification, Paramedic license or EMT Certification must be maintained while in TAP/Per Diem employment.
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs, basic medical terminology; safe patient handling techniques, including lifting, positioning and transfer methods.Ability to: Read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn hospital and/or clinic routines and techniques; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; follow oral and written directions; keep simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients. Per Diem Benefits and Rates:- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- Compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- 5 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible to purchase Medical Benefits
- Eligible to apply for County only and department only job postings
- Eligible to enroll in the County Rideshare Program
- Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available here. What’s Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
General Information
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Xochitl Sanchez via email at xsanchez@rivco.org.
