Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - CHC Hemet Clinic (Bilingual)

About The Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Community Health Centers (CHC) is currently seeking an experienced, bilingual (Spanish speaking) Registered Nurse III MC/CHC to join the team at the CHC Hemet Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions;
• 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;
• 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;
• Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel;
• Participate in committee activities;
• 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.

Requirements

• A valid CA Driver's License;
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association;
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Experience: Three (3) years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

9/80, Monday - Friday; Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.