Nursing Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$57,012.80 - $88,462.40 / year
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Cente r is seeking a Spanish bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II to join their Urology Clinic team located in Moreno Valley. Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician, the incumbent will be responsible for performing nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing in the care of patients in the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Family Health Center such as rooming patients and performing vitals signs, completing assessments, foley catheter and suprapubic catheter exchanges/placement, performing voiding trials and post void residuals, high level disinfection of scopes and probes, setting up and assisting with procedures, completion of work queues, appointment scheduling, patient education, and coordination of care and referrals; and perform other related duties as required. The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is the first working level in the LVN series. The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse II in that the latter has one year or more of nursing experience. The Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II is distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant, Health Services Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant, in that a state license is required of incumbents and they perform a more highly skilled form of nursing care. The RUH Urology clinic is a fast paced, high-volume clinic. The clinic runs 5 days per week with procedures performed daily. This position is hands on and teamwork based. The clinic is looking for a highly self-motivated individual with good communication and collaboration skills. Required valid licenses and certificates: California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Copies of ALL certifications 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 rpadilla@rivco.org. Work Schedule: 5/40 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Salary Range: Licensed Vocational Nurse I: $27.4177 - $40.1876/hour Licensed Vocational Nurse II: $29.0135 - $42.5261/hour Meet the Team! Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County. Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you! For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org •Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurse, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, and care for patients during treatment; administer medications using subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal, subdermal, and/or oral methods. •Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients as necessary; apply and change dressings and cares for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, tests, respiratory care and other treatments including minor surgical procedures, PAP smears and colposcopies. •Perform venipuncture, injections of medications including biological immunizations for pediatrics and adults, including the provision of Tuberculin skin tests, Coccidioidin skin tests, and Histoplasmin skin tests in the course of a tuberculosis control program. •Perform documentation as required within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing, and established rules of charting; chart treatments and medications and maintain pertinent medical records; collect data from patients to ensure scheduling with appropriate services; maintain clinical records, reports and charge tickets; review charts to determine type of treatment the patient may require and assure proper clinic scheduling and continuity of care. •Counsel, advise and educate patients regarding proper health care methods; set clinic appointments per established policies and procedures; refer patients for specialty care to outside agencies utilizing knowledge of payor source to ensure appropriate referrals to outside agencies and programs. •Assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in the administration of special treatments, examinations, and intravenous therapy; chart treatments and medications and maintain pertinent medical records according to established practice by the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing, policies, and procedures. •Assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in the administration of medical records; assist in the data collection, preparation, and implementation of patient care plans; participate in patient education and rehabilitation programs and document data appropriately. •Observe patients' condition and behavior, and report significant changes to the supervisor. •May act under supervision and direction of a physician, registered nurse or mid-level provider as a nursing leader over health services assistants, certified medical assistants, office assistants and other LVNs, as assigned. Licensed Vocational Nurse I: Experience: None required. Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, hospital and/or health care procedures and equipment; medication administration as outlined in policies and procedures. Ability to: Skillfully perform vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of professional practice of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level practitioners, patients, and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and clinical records per established policies and procedures. Licensed Vocational Nurse II: Experience: At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public health clinic environment. Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, acute care procedures and equipment; medication administration and any policies and procedures of the setting assigned. Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures for the setting assigned; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level providers, registered nurses, patients, and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and patient records; make observations of situations accurately and report them so effective action can be taken according to rules of documentation and policies and procedures. Other Requirements: License: Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers. Bilingual Testing The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment. Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status". Sign Up for Job Alerts Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers", click on "County Job Openings", and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon. For questions regarding this recruitment: Contact Raven Padilla at rpadilla@rivco.org or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires. $106,347.02 - $160,489.68 / year
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS), Community Health Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse III MC/CHC to join our team at the MSC Orthopedics Clinic. The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care, providing education and support to patients and families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. This role includes assessing patient needs promoting adherence to care plans, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting clinic operations, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement initiatives. The most competitive candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, with at least one (1) year of experience in Orthopedics is preferred. Performs professional nursing duties in the care and services to patients and their families at the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC), Community Health Clinics (CHC) or other RUHS locations as assigned; assists physicians and carries out their orders; coordinates a continuum of care for a selected group of patients from pre-admission through post-discharge; and performs other related duties as required. The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse – MC/CHC 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. Certification Required: BLS Work Schedule: 9/80, Monday - Friday with every other Friday off Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm 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 www.ruhealth.org . • 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 timeframes and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient discharge. Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.) Experience: Equivalent to three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be substituted for two years of the required experience.) Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement. Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs. Other Requirements: License: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association. Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Application & Status." Sign Up for Job Alerts Go to www.RC-HR.com , click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon. For questions regarding this recruitment, Please contact Lisette Jimenez at 951-955-5561 or lijimenez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. 
$121,680 - $200,772 / year
Serves as a valued member of the departmental management team as the RN Coordinator on the floor to provide guidance to other RNs, LVNs, MAs and other clinical staff or administrative staff if performing duties for a clinic. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical assignments. Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, patients and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Assists in management of clinical unit operations. Serves as the primary competency validator/educator for the clinical staff. Able to provide telephone triage for same day appointments, and oversees a team of triage nurses. In addition, as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting, when required. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Complex, independent problem solving when overseeing a team of clinical floor staff and patient care coordinators with overlap at multiple practice sites or overseeing patient care if working at a clinic. Other duties as assigned. Serves as a valued member of the departmental team in the role of RN Coordinator, providing guidance, clinical leadership, and professional expertise to RNs, LVNs, MAs, and other clinical or administrative staff supporting clinic operations. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical coordination assignments. Serves as a primary professional contact and resource for physicians, staff, patients, and outside departments to address complex clinical, operational, and patient-care coordination issues. Collaborates with management in clinical unit operations, workflow planning, and quality initiatives, and assists with clinical staff competency validation and education, as needed. Provides clinical consultation, guidance, and oversight related to in-person and telephone triage processes for same-day appointments, and collaborates with a team of triage nurses to support appropriate clinical prioritization and continuity of care. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, utilizes the nursing process to support clinical decision-making, care planning, and coordination of services for patients and their families in the outpatient setting, as required. Ensures patient rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality are maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and safety regulations, and ensures compliance with infection control requirements. Engages in complex, independent problem-solving in collaboration with clinical staff and patient care coordinators, including coordination and oversight of patient care activities across multiple practice sites or within a clinic setting. Essential Duties: Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references Serves as Lead RN and resource to clinical staff. Supervises at least two full-time staff or the equivalent, coordinates personnel actions, including, but not limited to performance evaluations, time-off requests, staff disciplinary actions, hiring, and terminating staff. Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, patients and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Trains and competency validates all clinical staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies. Acts as liaison between supervisor and his/her subordinates for communicating information, assignments, priorities and special requests. Monitors status of pending items and follows-up, as needed. Ensures that exam rooms and treatment areas are supplied and maintained adequately by support personnel. Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor. Responds to emergency situations using standard emergency protocols and procedures. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Contributes objective data regarding performance of other clinical staff members, as requested. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Under the direction of a physician and operating within the scope of practice, triages patient phone calls and provides guidance and direction to inquiries per protocols. Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment, in case of need. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis PLAN Trains staff to maintain problem list, medication list and allergies list INTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency Acts as patient advocate DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters Ensures medication list is current and complete EDUCATION Trains staff to provide patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan Evaluates nursing competencies for all licensed staff. COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system Communicates effectively with members of the clinical team. ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Assists in overseeing daily clinic operational flow OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) TJC (continuous survey readiness) Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials Bonus Points Professional certification Other: Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Req 2 years In outpatient/inpatient clinical practice. Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Experience in outpatient/clinic setting. Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The annual base salary range for this position is $121,680.00 - $200,772.00. 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