Nursing Assistant - Per Diem - Emergency Room (Night Shift) - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center seeks Per Diem Nursing Assistant to join our team . 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 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 $24.65 Hourly
$4,273.50 Monthly
$51,281.98 Annually
Per Diem Nursing Assistant Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (3p - 11:30p) : $.35 for the time actually worked between the hours
Night Shift Diff (11:30p - 7:00a): $.75 for the time actually worked between the hours
* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon departmentneeds) *
Per Diem Nursing Assistant: A total of 8 shifts required in a 6-week schedul ing period, that includes 3 weekend shifts (weekend shift for nights: Fri, Sat or Sun). The department has immediate openings for NIGHT SHIFT ONLY (7:00 PM - 7:30AM) .
Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform basic bedside care to ensure comfort and cleanliness of patients; perform oral care, bathing, and feeding of patients; provide bedpans, urinals, and other items to patients, as necessary.
• Record patient's height and weight, pain scale, temperature, pulse,respirations, and blood pressure in the triage and ED assigned area, per ED policy.
• Assist staff in performing basic medical exams, treatments, and procedures; assist ED Registered Nurses in trauma resuscitation; respond to and assist RN's with code blue and code white situations.
• Assist patients in ambulation and transition from bed to wheelchair or gurney; properly lift, hold, reposition, and restrain patients as necessary; transport patients to and from diagnostic testing areas withinRUHS-MC.
• Transport all patient specimens collected in the ED toRUHS-MClab for analysis.
• Ensure assigned ED area and carts are properly stocked, cleaned, and ready for use; maintain and ensure operational readiness of all orthopedic equipment in the ED.
• Apply and remove splints, bandages, and slings, following physician orders; attend to problems with application and re-apply as necessary.
• Provide crutch and cane use training to patients.
• PerformEKGson patients, as directed by ED physician.
• Perform ED clerical duties as needed, including answering ED phone calls and relaying messages as applicable; track visits to ED patients, admissions, discharges, transfers, and ED census.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid certifications.
Experience: Six months performing technical duties as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Paramedicin a general acute care hospital or Emergency Department, or successful completion of a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant or related training program in basic patient care within the past two years.
License/Certifications(Must possess one of the following):
Current EMT Certification, Paramedic license or CNA Certification must be maintained while employed with the County of Riverside.
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.
C urrent Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of: Relevant medical terminology; basic patient care and/or administrative techniques; medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their applications; methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: the causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged.
Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups as well as professional staff and community members; obtain and record accurate patient information, and perform routine clinical procedures; follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures; perform clerical tasks (i.e., utilizing personal computer for inputting pertinent client/patient information, answering phones, filing, etc.).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Flexible work schedule (depending on department)
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- Compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- 5 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible to purchase Medical Benefits
- Eligible to apply for County only and department only job postings
- Eligible to enroll in the County Rideshare Program
-Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available here .
What's Next?This recruitment is open to all applicants. Candidates who are current employees of the Department will be given priority consideration. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomez at disgomez@rivco.org
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
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.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.