Registered Nurse III - RUHS - Medical Center (Sexual Assault Team) - Full time and Per Diem



Registered Nurse III - RUHS - Medical Center (Sexual Assault Team) - Full time and Per Diem

Salary

$97,387.47 - $143,383.97 Annually

Location

Moreno Valley

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

21-74047-03L

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Division

Safe Clinic

Opening Date

07/28/2021

Closing Date

9/1/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside University Health System-Medical Center's  - Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess at least 3 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse, and hold a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner certification. Candidates who not possess this certification but have acute care nursing background are encouraged to apply.

This position will work the night shift 7:00 pm - 7:30 am. The work schedule for this position is 3/12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
 http://www.ruhealth.org
 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform forensic examinations for victims of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, physical assault, domestic violence, strangulation, human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and child physical abuse/ neglect) at the request of law enforcement or other relevant agencies.

Make the necessary (mandated) reports required by local, state, and federal laws.

Generate written reports on state-mandated form for forensic purposes.

Testify in court as to what the examiner witnessed and possibly as a subject matter expert
Perform forensic photography, document injuries or lack thereof .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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: Equivalent to three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may be substituted for one year of the required experience.  A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be substituted for two years of the required experience.)  

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement. 

Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

Other Requirements:

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

Certification: A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference:
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) 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 veteran's preference. See the policy here:
 https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf

Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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).

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For 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. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

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).

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

01
Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a current Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate as defined by the American Heart Association?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess a valid, current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
  • Yes
  • No
05
What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in Nursing?
  • None
  • I expect to complete the coursework in the next six months
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter unites
  • At least 120 semester or 180 units
  • I have my Associates degree
  • I have my Bachelors degree
  • I have my Masters degree
  • I have my Doctorate degree
06
How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, less than 1 year
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
07
How many years of experience do you have working within a hospital setting as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Acute Unit (PEDS), or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)?
  • No experience
  • Less than six months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
08
How many years of experience do you have working in a healthcare facility as a Registered Nurse providing Sexual Assault Response services?
  • No experience
  • less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
09
Have you completed a sexual assault forensic examination or sexual assault nurse examiner training?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you available to work a night shift (7pm - 7am)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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