Per Diem Registered Nurse III - RUHS- Regulatory Compliance



Per Diem Registered Nurse III - RUHS- Regulatory Compliance

Salary

$108,908.80 Annually

Location

Moreno Valley

Job Type

Per-Diem

Job Number

21-73958-07-MC(P)

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Division

Regulatory Compliance

Opening Date

10/06/2021

Closing Date

12/9/2021 3:00 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION


The County of Riverside- Riverside University Health System (RUHS)- Medical Center is currently recruiting a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Regulatory Compliance Department.  The ideal candidate for this position will be a licensed Registered Nurse, possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN preferred),  at least one (2) years of acute care experience.

Involvement with performance improvement and survey readiness activities is a plus.

The incumbent will collaborate to identify accreditation/regulatory compliance improvement opportunities/priorities and will work with the regulatory team in a collaborative fashion.

PER DIEM HOURLY RATE:
Registered Nurse III - Per Diem : $50.00 per hour

Work Schedule: 9/80 every other Friday off

Per Diem Benefits:
https://www.rc.hr.com/Find-A-Job/Job-Searching/Temporary-Medical-Assignment-Program/TAP-Benefits

Meet the Team!
http://www.ruhealth.org
 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

o    Survey readiness activities of the nursing units

o    Regulatory audits of CoPs

o    EPIC superuser activities

o    Writing corrective action plans and responses to state agencies

o    Creating  spreadsheets, databases, presentations and timelines


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse III- Per Diem

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
 
Experience: Three 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. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or national certification in a nursing specialty may be considered as a substitution for one year of the required experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be considered as a substitution 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; 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; assist in the instruction of entry level nurses and ancillary personnel; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

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

Certification: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 posssess the position requirements may not be considere furhter 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 wil 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).

 Condition of Employment

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021.  Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.
 
The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons.  Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.
 
A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process.  Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.

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.

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
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
02
Do you have a current Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
  • Yes.
  • No.
03
Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?
  • Yes
  • No
04
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
05
I acknowledge that this is an at-will employment opportunity and the assignment may end at any time.
  • Yes
  • No
06
I am available and willing to work per diem.
  • Yes
  • No
07
How many years of work experience do you have directly coordinating an agency's regulatory functions (direct regulatory agency coordination)?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 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
What level of experience do you have with HIPAA compliance policies and procedures?
  • I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
  • I have completed education or training in this subject, but have not yet used this knowledge on the job.
  • I have used this knowledge on the job under close supervision.
  • I have used this knowledge on the job, independently on a regular basis.
  • In addition to independently using this knowledge as a regular part of my job, I have supervised and/or trained others in this area.
09
How many years of work experience do you have participating in hospital Joint Commission surveys?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 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
10
What is your knowledge level of compliance requirements with the following regulatory and accrediting agencies such as the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)? Question Points
  • I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
  • I have completed education or training in this subject, but have not yet used this knowledge on the job.
  • I have used this knowledge on the job under close supervision.
  • I have used this knowledge on the job, independently on a regular basis
  • In addition to independently using this knowledge as a regular part of my job, I have supervised and/or trained others in this area.

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