Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC - Per Diem - Nurse Support Teams BERT

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About the role

The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) Medical Center is recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse for the Nurse Support Team - BERT Division. This is a per diem position. A Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in providing specialized care for individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. The BERT team seeks a skilled and compassionate RN to provide rapid assessments, crisis intervention, and patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health emergencies throughout the hospital.

The most competitive candidates will have at least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience in an acute care hospital setting, with experience in a Psychiatric or Emergency Department setting. Candidates should possess strong clinical judgement, effective communication skills, and a dedication to delivering safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and de-escalate acute psychiatric situations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and administer and monitor psychiatric medications.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient care and progress.
• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments, performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical operations.
• Administer prescribed treatment and medications, chart patient treatment, and report significant changes in condition.
• Counsel and advise patients, families, and significant others regarding medical problems and proper healthcare methods.
• Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physician's orders.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, 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 appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow.
• Testify in court regarding client's mental and physical condition.
• Coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third-party payors.
• Review post-hospital care plans with patients/families and follow care plans through patient discharge.

Requirements

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• CPI certification within 6 months of hire.
• 5150 Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - Per Diem

• 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 in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.
• 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.

Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - Per Diem

• 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 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. A bachelor's degree in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may substitute for one year of the required experience. A master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques, and procedures in professional nursing; medical terminology; patient care routines; medical instruments and equipment; uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources; federal, state, and local laws governing nursing; discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements.

Ability to: Perform full range of nursing duties; plan and organize nursing care; prepare and maintain records; establish effective working relationships; instruct entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; evaluate medical records; identify discharge needs.

Pay

Per Diem Rates:

• Registered Nurse II MC/CHC Per Diem: $70.8141 per hour
• Registered Nurse III MC/CHC Per Diem: $80.2448 per hour

Shift Differentials:

• Evening Shift (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.): $2.50 per hour
• Night Shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.): $5.00 per hour
• Critical Care Pay Differential: $4.00 per hour
• Specialty Team Differential: $4.00 per hour

Specialty Care/Critical Care differentials apply following completion of required specialty training, attainment of certifications, and departmental authorization to work independently.

Schedule

3/12, Night Shift (6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.). 8 shifts required in a 6-week period based on department needs, with at least two shifts on the weekend.

About the team

At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment.