Registered Nurse III MC​/CHC - Geriatrics Unit

The County of Riverside's Geriatric Unit at Riverside University Health System's Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse III MC/CHC to join our team in Moreno Valley.

This position is responsible for conducting in-home assessments for elderly and disabled adults referred by Adult Protective Services, evaluating cognitive, physical, and environmental safety, and developing individualized care plans. Duties include medication reconciliation, coordinating inpatient discharge care, assessing eligibility for In-Home Supportive Services, and providing health education and resource linkage. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams such as the Elder Abuse Forensic Center and CARE, documentation in EPIC, and reviewing records related to abuse or neglect.

Travel throughout Riverside County is required, and the position also includes training Social Workers through presentations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

9/80 Friday - Day Shift

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center: A leading provider of acute care, advanced medical treatments, and surgical services, offering state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate patient care.

• 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 time frames and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge.

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. (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.)

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

AND

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.

AND

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman, at JEastman.