Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - CHC Palm Springs Clinic

County of Riverside Palm Springs, CA, US

$84,941.60 - $118,954.42 / year

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Community Health Center (RUHS-CHC) is currently recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse I-MC/CHC for their Palm Springs Community Health Center location. The Registered Nurse will work collaboratively with the Lead RN.

Under close supervision, performs professional nursing duties in the care of patients at the Community Health Clinics (CHC) or other RUHS locations as assigned; assists physicians and carries out their orders; and performs other related duties as required.

The Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse – MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act (or with less than one year of experience working as a registered nurse) within assigned unit(s). Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

Candidates with experience working in a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) setting are encouraged to apply. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

License and Certification required for the position:

A current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:

9/80, with every other Friday off

Monday to Thursday Hours: 10:30 am to 8:00 pm and Friday Hours: 10:30 am to 8:30 pm

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 or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to 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 our physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.

• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.

Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC:

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: None required.

Knowledge of: The theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, and co-workers.

Other Requirements:

License: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Certification: Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

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

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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.

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