NURSING ASSISTANT - PER DIEM - NIGHT SHIFT (Finance)
The Riverside County Regional Medical Center-Arlington Campus seeks Per Diem Nursing Assistant to support the Mental Health Division. T his post will open when vacancies arise, 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 close 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; observes patients via video monitoring equipment from a remote location; performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients; performs other related duties as required.
The most competitive candidate will possess a valid CNA certification . T he Nursing Assistant is an entry level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management level nursing staff. Incumbents may be assigned to any outpatient clinic or inpatient nursing unit across the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) or within the Department of Public Health. Per diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an on-call basis.
Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments.
Copies of your Nursing Assistant/EMT Certification and AHA BLS 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 disgomez@rivco.org
Per Diem Rate:
SALARY RANGE
$27.59 Hourly
$ 4,783.33 Monthly
$ 57,399.93 Annually
Per Diem Nursing Assistant Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (3p - 11:30p) : $.60 for the time actually worked between the hours
Night Shift Diff (11:00p - 7:30a): $1.20 for the time actually worked between the hours
* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department needs) *
- Rotating 6 Days - 12-hour Shifts, Every other weekend
- Night shift only: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
*Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team! Riverside University Health SystemDepending on the area of assignment, Examples of Essential Duties (may include, but are not limited to)
• 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 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 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.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the use of AvaSys Telesitter Solution software.
• 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 certifications.
License/Certifications (Must possess one of the following):
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by AHA is required.
Current EMT Certification, Paramedic license or CNA Certification must be maintained while employed with the County of Riverside.
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs and basic medical terminology; video monitoring equipment and software; 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 routines and techniques; monitor and alert nursing staff when a patient becomes a danger to themselves; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset; follow oral and written directions; use a computer, 2-way radio, mobile phone, and video monitoring equipment; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomez at disgomez@rivco.org
