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Nursing Assistant - MSC Recovery (PACU)

Salary

$43k - $57k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

Moreno Valley, California, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

About the Department

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center is hiring a Nursing Assistant to join the MSC Recovery (PACU) Division in Moreno Valley.

Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment; 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 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. The Nursing Assistant is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse I in that Nursing Assistants are not required to possess a license and do not administer medicine.

This position is responsible for supporting daily patient care and operational needs, including transporting patients to and from the main hospital and assisting them to their vehicles upon discharge. Duties also include delivering specimens to the laboratory, checking in patients by obtaining basic measurements such as height and weight, and assisting with stocking the operating room and PACU with commonly used supplies. Additionally, the role involves helping obtain and transport supplies to and from the main operating room to ensure efficient workflow. This position requires frequent lifting, pushing gurneys, and extensive walking between various areas of the hospital. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Work location/address: 26600 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley CA 92555
Work schedule: 5/40 (M-F 9:00am-5:30pm)

- Must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.
- Work schedule and/or shift times subject to change upon operational needs.

SALARY RANGE
$20.71 - $27.60 Hourly $3,589.73 - $4,783.33 Monthly $43,076.80 - $57,399.93 Annually

Regular-Fulltime 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

Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org

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Position Duties

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but 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.

• 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 Qualifications

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):

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

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.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Current CNA Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Copies of your Nursing Assistant 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 AnaSanchez@rivco.org.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

Other Qualifications

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Anay Sanchez at AnaSanchez@rivco.org or 951-955-5893. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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Skills

AvaSys Telesitter

video monitoring equipment