Registered Nurse III MC/CHC Per Diem - CHC Administration

About the position The Riverside University Health System - Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse III MC/CHC for a Per Diem position primarily based at the Mission Grove clinic located in Riverside. This role focuses on staff training, employee competency assessments, and supporting clinical operations across multiple CHC clinic locations. Responsibilities include participating in Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), providing clinical team support, and traveling to other clinics as needed. The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - Per Diem is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Per Diem 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 most competitive candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, at least two (2) years of ambulatory care experience, and a strong background in education and staff training.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may substitute 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.
• At least two (2) years of ambulatory care experience.
• Strong background in education and staff training.

Benefits

• Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits