Nursing Assistant – Per Diem - Emergency Room (Night Shift)



Nursing Assistant – Per Diem - Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Salary

$55,192.24 Annually

Location

Moreno Valley

Job Type

Per-Diem

Job Number

25-57784-02-DS

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Division

Emergency Room

Opening Date

03/26/2025

Closing Date

3/29/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION


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The County of Riverside’s University Health System (RUHS) Emergency Room Department is seeking dedicated Per Diem Nursing Assistants to join our team. We are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment in a per diem employment capacity; observes patients via video monitoring equipment from a remote location; performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients; performs other related duties as required. The Nursing Assistant is an entry level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management level nursing staff. Incumbents may be assigned to any outpatient clinic or inpatient nursing unit across the Riverside University Health System (RUHS). 


 Per diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an on-call basis.


Please note, that based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Once submitted, applications may remain valid for a duration of 90 days. Should an application expire, individuals are welcome to reapply. Applicants may indicate their employment preference type and preferred shift time in their application. This posting may be used to fill positions as they become available. Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments. 


Copies of your Nursing Assistant/EMT Certification and AHA BLS card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to disgomez@rivco.org 


Per Diem Rate:   
SALARY RANGE
$26.53 Hourly
$4,599.35 Monthly
$55,192.24 Annually
 

Per Diem Nursing Assistant Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (6p - 11:00p)$ 0.60 for the time actually worked between the hours 
Night Shift Diff (11:00p - 7:00a): $1.20 for the time actually worked between the hours



Per Diem Nursing Assistant: A total of 8 shifts required in a 6-week scheduling period, that includes 3 weekend shifts (weekend shift for nights: Fri, Sat or Sun). The department has immediate openings for NIGHT SHIFT ONLY (7:00 PM – 7:30AM)Please note that work schedule and shift times are subject to change based on departmental needs.



Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System



EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES


• Perform basic bedside care to ensure comfort and cleanliness of patients; perform oral care, bathing, and feeding of patients; provide bedpans, urinals, and other items to patients, as necessary. 

• Record patient's height and weight, pain scale, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure in the triage and ED assigned area, per ED policy. 

• Assist staff in performing basic medical exams, treatments, and procedures; assist ED Registered Nurses in trauma resuscitation; respond to and assist RN's with code blue and code white situations. 

• Assist patients in ambulation and transition from bed to wheelchair or gurney; properly lift, hold, reposition, and restrain patients as necessary; transport patients to and from diagnostic testing areas within RUHS-MC. 

• Transport all patient specimens collected in the ED to RUHS-MC lab for analysis. 

• Ensure assigned ED area and carts are properly stocked, cleaned, and ready for use; maintain and ensure operational readiness of all orthopedic equipment in the ED. 

• Apply and remove splints, bandages, and slings, following physician orders; attend to problems with application and re-apply as necessary. 

• Provide crutch and cane use training to patients. 

• Perform EKGs on patients, as directed by ED physician. 

• Perform ED clerical duties as needed, including answering ED phone calls and relaying messages as applicable; track visits to ED patients, admissions, discharges, transfers, and ED census.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Minimum Requirements: 

Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid certifications.

Experience: Six months performing technical duties as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Paramedic in a general acute care hospital or Emergency Department, or successful completion of a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant or related training program in basic patient care within the past two years.

Preferred Experience: Experience in an acute care hospital setting and/or experience responding to 911 service calls with an EMS agency is highly preferred.

License/Certifications (Must possess one of the following):

  1. Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California  
  2. Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority 
  3. Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California

    Current EMT Certification, Paramedic license or CNA Certification must be maintained while employed with the County of Riverside. 


Other Requirements:  

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.

Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association. 

Knowledge of: Relevant medical terminology; basic patient care and/or administrative techniques; medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their applications; methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: the causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged.

Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups as well as professional staff and community members; obtain and record accurate patient information, and perform routine clinical procedures; follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures; perform clerical tasks (i.e., utilizing personal computer for inputting pertinent client/patient information, answering phones, filing, etc.).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomez at disgomez@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.

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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.

01
Are you currently 18 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have a current Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association? If yes, upload a copy of your certificate as an attachment.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please provide your American Heart Association BLS eCard code number.
05
Do you possess a current, valid Nursing Assistant Certification issued by the State of California?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you possess a certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you possess a license as a Paramedic issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Please provide your valid and current CNA or EMT certification number and upload a copy of your certificate as an attachment.
09
How many years of work experience do you have performing technical and clerical duties as a nursing assistant, emergency technician, or paramedic in a general acute care hospital, ambulance or emergency department setting?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have handling and responding to 911 service calls with an EMS agency?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
11
How many years of work experience do you have in the Emergency Room Department?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 month
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
12
Are you willing to work Night shift, 7pm-7:30am, 8 shifts in a 6-week schedule period. 3 weekend shifts (weekend shift for nights: Fri, Sat or Sun)?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Are you willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Are you currently or have you ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?
  • Yes
  • No
16
I acknowledge that this is an at-will employment opportunity and the assignment may end at any time.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500