County of Riverside
Nursing Assistant - Regular Full-time and Per diem Pool (Finance)
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. Float pool nursing assistants will provide support and assistance to various departments or units within RUHS, as needed. Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the unit they are assigned to on a given day.
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).
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
Regular Full-time Rates:
SALARY RANGE
$19.91 - $26.53 Hourly
$3,451.67 - $4,599.35 Monthly
$41,420.08 - $55,192.18 Annually
Regular-Fulltime Nursing Assistant Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (6p - 11:00p) : $1.30 for the time actually worked between the hours
Night Shift Diff (11p - 6:00a) : $1.90 for the time actually worked between the hours
Per Diem Rate: SALARY $26.53 Hourly
$4,599.35 Monthly
$55,192.24 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
The RUHS-MC is a 24-hour facility - incumbents must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.
* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department needs) *
* Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System• 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 Requirements:
Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid license/certifications as indicated below.
License/Certifications (Must possess one of the following):
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Temporary Assignment Program (TAP): Current and valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California, Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority or current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California is required. Current CNA Certification, Paramedic license or EMT Certification must be maintained while in TAP/Per Diem employment.
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs, basic medical terminology; 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 and/or clinic routines and techniques; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; follow oral and written directions; keep simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.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.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomez at disgomez@rivco.org