Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System is seeking to fill Institutional Nurse vacancies, ( regular, full-time positions only ), throughout Riverside County for the jails/juvenile halls. An updated resume must be uploaded at time of application in order to be considered for any positions. All candidates will need to pass a Sheriff's Background.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.


• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.

Shift Differentials

• All Institutional Nurses receive a $1.00 differential, regardless of location.
  
  


• Banning: $2.00 per hour


• Murrieta: $1.00 per hour


• Riverside: $1.00 per hour

Work Schedule

• 7/12s, bi-weekly


• Evening/Night shift differential - $2.50-$5.00 per hour

Under direction, and in accordance with the State of California Nurse Practice Act, provides professional nursing care for individuals detained at a Riverside County Sheriff/Probation confinement or correctional facility; administers treatment and medications as directed; assists physicians and carries out their orders; and performs other related duties as required.

The Institutional Nurse is the journey level classification in the Institutional Nurse series and reports to either a Senior or Supervising Institutional Nurse. Incumbents are registered nurses who provide routine and emergency nursing services in a correctional/institutional setting. Incumbents are assigned to the Riverside University Health System-Correctional Health Services (RUHS-CHS) and perform the entire range of professional nursing duties with a minimum of assistance or supervision from other medical personnel. The Institutional Nurse differs from the Supervising Institutional Nurse in that the latter supervises a number of professional nurses and has charge of a nursing program, which may encompass more than one correctional facility.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Plan and provide professional nursing care to juveniles or adults in a correctional facility, including administration of medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, disease prevention, and restorative measures ordered by a physician; assist physicians and other healthcare providers with performing physical examinations; respond to patient court orders as appropriate; implement standardized nursing protocols as directed; monitor inmates' health status.
  
  


• Make routine medical observations on a daily basis and refer patients to a physician as necessary.
  
  


• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care and treatment regimen; collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers; refer adult and juvenile inmates to appropriate healthcare providers; provide clinical supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses and Nursing Assistants to ensure quality care; monitor work areas for safety and cleanliness.
  
  


• Initiate treatment in medical emergencies; conduct quality control audits and perform minor wound care.
  
  


• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers in conducting sick calls and in the examination and treatment of patients; assist physicians and other healthcare providers with medical and/or minor medical procedures; make routine medical observations on a daily basis.
  
  


• Chart treatment of patients, and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients; maintain patient records and medical data.
  
  


• Advise staff and counsel patients and their families regarding medical problems and proper healthcare methods; may instruct institutional staff in emergency first aid techniques.
  
  


• May determine restrictions on physical activities of patients according to healthcare standards established by the State of California.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain a valid license and certification.
  
  


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  Experience: Completion of one year as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital, healthcare agency, or correctional healthcare facility. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience.
  
  


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  Knowledge of:The principles, techniques, and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology; hospital and clinic routine; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
  
  


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  Ability to:Perform the entire range of professional nursing duties and responsibilities; plan and carry out a program of nursing care for detainees; work under limited medical supervision; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, detainees, and co-workers.

Other Requirements

• License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California. (Persons eligible for certification as a registered nurse in the State of California may be employed pending receipt of license.)
  
  


• Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association for Professional healthcare providers.
  
  


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


• Must maintain a Sheriff's Security Clearance for access to all correctional facilities.

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, ( jwatts@rivco.org ).

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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: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

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: https://rc-hr.com/disability

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

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, www.rc-hr.com .

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

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  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.


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  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 has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

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 retirement@rivco.org 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):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

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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