Per Diem Registered Nurse II​/III MC​/CHC - CHC Palm Springs Clinic

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Community Health Center (RUHS-CHC) is currently recruiting for an experienced Per Diem Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC to join the Palm Springs Community Health Center Clinic.

Under close supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients at the Community Health Clinics (CHC) or other RUHS locations as assigned. Assists physicians and other healthcare providers in the delivery of patient care, implements prescribed treatments and physician orders, and performs related duties to support efficient clinical operations and quality patient outcomes. Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives while mentoring and guiding subordinate nursing staff.

Performs the full scope of professional nursing duties with increasing complexity, clinical skill, and sound professional judgement.

The Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - Per Diem is the journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Per Diem series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act with minimum supervision and periodic in-service training within assigned unit(s).

The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - Per Diem is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Per Diem series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform nursing duties while applying advanced knowledge and skills in providing care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs within assigned unit(s).

Incumbents responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education, staff development and preceptorship.

Candidates with experience working in a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) setting are encouraged to apply.

License and Certification

Required:

* A current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

* A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:

9/80, with every other Friday off

Monday to Thursday

Hours:

7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Friday

Hours:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary Range:

Registered Nurse II MC/CHC Per Diem: $68.0905 per hour

Registered Nurse III MC/CHC Per DIem: $77.1585 per hour

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county's most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether it's preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If you're committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!

Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

* Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment.

* Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations.

* Administer prescribed treatment and medications, including dispensing, as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.

* Counsel and advise patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods.

* Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.

* Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) participants and nursing students.

* Participate in quality assurance reviews; 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.

* Triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow when appropriate.

* Testify in court as to client's mental and physical condition.

* Coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.

* Review the post hospital care plan with the patient,/family establishing a contact regarding…