County of Riverside - Human Resources Department

Job Title:	REGISTERED NURSE - PSYCHIATRY RN
Salary:	$23.23 - $39.65 Hourly $48,318.40 - $82,472.00 Annually
Job Type:	Full-Time
Location:	Riverside, California
Department:	RCRMC-Medical Center

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Description Benefits

The Riverside County Regional Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is currently recruiting for Registered Nurses Levels I-V. This is the ideal opportunity for Licensed California Registered Nurses to obtain a secure and exciting career with an organization dedicated to the success of their employees. In addition, as one of the largest employers in Southern California, the County of Riverside offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; $5 per hour night shift differential, $2 or $4 specialty differential, and a retention bonus. Please continue reading for further position information and instructions on how to apply.
Examples Of Duties:
• Under supervision uses the full scope of the nursing process to assess, plan organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; makes preliminary observations of and prepares patients for medical treatment. • Assists physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations. • As directed, administers or dispenses prescribed treatment and medications to patients; charts treatment and dispensing to patients and records and reports significant changes in condition and general progress of patient. • Counsels and advises patients, families, and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper health care methods; prepares and maintains concise and complete records and reports. • Instructs patients in carrying out physician’s orders; may transcribe physician’s orders to working records. • May participate in quality assurance reviews; may act as a team leader.
Typical Qualifications:
LEVEL II ($25.17 - $31.17) Experience: Completion of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting or health care 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. Education: Graduation from a recognized college with diploma or degree as a Registered Nurse. License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. LEVEL III ($27.27 - $35.63) Experience: Four years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility, mental health facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. Education: Graduation from a recognized college with diploma or degree as a Registered Nurse (a Bachelor's degree in nursing may be considered in lieu of one year of experience) OR National Certification in a nursing specialty or a Masters Degree in Nursing, may be considered in lieu of 1 year of experience. License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Supplemental Information:
To Apply: The County of Riverside is no longer accepting hard-copy resumes. Please submit your resume via email to fthomas@rc-hr.com or use the online resume builder by visiting this link - http://www.rc-hr.net/resumebuilder/resume_submit.asp Contact Nurse Recruiter Fabiola Thomas for more information (951) 486-4807 *New employees hired anytime during the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year into classifications affected by Mandatory Furloughs will be required to participate in the furlough program. Supervisors should contact their Human Resources Services Team for guidance on prorating the furlough amount for new hires.* -mons ~cb~

Read this posting for special application instructions. Unless otherwise stated, use our resume builder to submit your resume, or select "Apply" on this page. For specific questions regarding this position, contact Fabiola Thomas at (951) 486-4807. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the Disability Access Office at (951) 955-0811.

Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (951) 955-8688. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.