Salary
$41,420.00 - $55,192.24 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
24-57781-10-XS
Department
RUHS-Medical Center
Opening Date
12/17/2024
Closing Date
12/18/2024 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Regular Full-time Rates:
Per Diem Rate:
Our featured units currently are:
* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department
needs) *
Last Update: 9/6/2024
- Nursing Assistant - MH Nursing Administration - Per Diem: 3, 12-hour shifts per week. 6 Night Shift (1900-0730) openings, 6 Day Shift (0700-1930) openings
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.
Meet the Team!
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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:
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 PeriodBASED 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 InformationQuestions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Xochitl Sanchez .via email at xsanchez@rivco.org
