Registered Nurse III - MC​/CHC - MSC Recovery; PACU

Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - MSC Recovery (PACU) (Finance)

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center located in Moreno Valley is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC for the MSC Recovery (PACU) Department. The RN is responsible for independent peri‑anesthetic management of a complex, varied surgical and procedural population.

Under supervision, the incumbent will care for pre‑ and post‑operative patients, perform professional nursing duties, assist physicians and carry out their orders, coordinate a continuum of care for a selected group of patients from pre‑admission through post‑discharge, and undertake other related duties as required.

• Re‑assess patient for safety issues throughout the perioperative period.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide quality patient care.
• Follow medication administration rights by verifying orders, retrieving medications for the correct patient, properly labeling medications, and wasting medications as required.
• Document clearly, accurately, in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Care for a post‑surgical patient.
• Assess patient readiness for discharge.
• Perform Phase I and Phase II, and discharge home.
• Provide discharge instructions.

• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

• One (1) year or more of Medical/Surgical ICU or Emergency Department experience required; current PACU experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

• Critical Care - $4.00 per hour

5/40 – Monday to Friday

Hours:

10:00 am to 6:30 pm

Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you'll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for surgical procedures. After surgery, receive patient monitoring through phase I, phase II and discharge planning.
• As directed, administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients; chart treatment and dispensing to patients, and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.
• Provide discharge instructions prior discharge.
• Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physicians' orders.
• May participate in quality assurance reviews; may 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.
• May testify in court as to the client's mental and physical condition; may recommend initiating conservatorship investigations when assigned to the mental health setting.
• May coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third‑party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.
• May review the post‑hospital care plan with the patient/family, establishing a contact regarding time frames and responsibilities; follow plan through discharge.

Education:

Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid…