Registered Nurse I / II / III - MC / CHC - Surgical Acute Unit (3C)

Salary : $39.27 - $74.19 Hourly

Location : Moreno Valley

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 25-74047-01-SurgAcuteNight-JW

Department : RUHS-Medical Center

Division : Surgical Acute Unit (3C)

Opening Date : 03 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 8 : 30 AM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to work for their Surgical Acute Unit (3C). This position is full-time and the essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Manage 4 to 5 medical surgical patients with various levels of acuities, and deliver safe, efficient, and quality care.
• Conduct thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients and implement necessary nursing interventions in accordance to the scope of nursing practice and physician orders.
• Delegate and supervise appropriate nursing tasks when working with Licensed Vocational Nurses, (LVNs), and Nursing Assistants, within their respective scopes of practice.
• Collaborate with various multidisciplinary team members, (e.g. residents, attending physicians, physical and occupational therapists, case managers, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, language interpreters, etc.), to provide the best care for patients and their families.
• Perform safe medication administration practices that aligns with the organization's policies, nursing scope of practice, and regulatory standards.
• Document all cares provided and other appropriate related activities in the delivery of patient care through EPIC electronic charting.
• Develop appropriate nursing plan of care that supports the physician's medical diagnosis / diagnoses and integrates emotional, psychological, social, and financial components of the patient.
• Provide effective patient / family education and assess any barriers to ensure the patient's and family's learning styles, preferred methods of communication and language, and other preferences are considered.
• Promote healing and compliance with care by actively engaging patients and their families for a patient / family-centered approach.
• Address patient's and their family's needs and preferences timely by responding to call light, purposely hourly rounding, and referring to appropriate healthcare or multidisciplinary team members, if needed for specific areas of specialty.
• Discharge patients safely and follow standards for transition of care.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Additional Pertinent Information

Meet the Team!

To learn more about the department, please visit the RUHS website at

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse I - MC / CHC

Experience : None required.

Registered Nurse II - MC / CHC

Experience : Equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. Evaluations and references must show proficiency of practice as a Registered Nurse.

Registered Nurse III - MC / CHC

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 / Certificate : 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) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug / alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Jasmine Watts, ().

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 :

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 :

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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

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,

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60) : Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08 / 23 / 2012 through 12 / 31 / 2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.

Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62) : Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following :

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note :

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) :

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY : Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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Do you possess a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?

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What is your California Registered Nurse License Number?

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Do you possess a current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association?

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Do you possess a current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification?

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Do you possess a current and valid National Certification in a nursing specialty?

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What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in Nursing?

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How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility / hospital, community health agency, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program?

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How many years of experience do you have working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse?

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This position is night shift. Are you okay with working night shift?

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Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, Community Health Centers (CHCs) or Correctional Health Services (CHS)?

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Are you currently or have you ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?

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