Job Description

Posting number: 26-57784-07

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Division: Inpatient Pharmacy Pharmacists

Job classification: NURSING ASSISTANT - PER DIEM

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Nursing, Health Care Support

The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) - Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant - Per Diem to join our team in Moreno Valley to support the Inpatient Pharmacy Department.

As a Per Diem Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate medication temperature logs and monitoring medication expiration dates.

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) or within the Department of Public Health. 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.

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Retrieve medications from the pharmacy and deliver them to designated nursing units in a timely manner (Pharmacy Courier).
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures during medication transport to ensure the integrity of the medications.
• Monitor and record medication temperatures according to established guidelines, promptly reporting any deviations.
• Conduct regular checks of medication expiration dates and organize shelves to maintain a well-organized and efficient inventory.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to maintain accurate records of medication deliveries, temperature logs, and inventory levels.
• Assist nursing staff with medication-related tasks as needed, under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Frequent walking throughout the facility required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Supervisor or designated supervisor.

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.

Schedule:

- 3/12 Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, Tuesday through Thursday, for a total of 72 hours per pay period. This is a set schedule.
- Graveyard Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., as needed.
- Schedule Flexibility: Work schedules and/or shift times are subject to change based on operational needs.

Salary Range:
$28.7000 Hourly
Per Diem Nursing Shift Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (600pm - 11:30pm)$.35 for the time actually worked between the hours
Night Shift Diff (11:00pm - 7:00am) $.75 for the time actually worked between the hours

Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Could you see yourself making a difference here?
Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org

Examples of duties

Qualifications

Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid license/certifications as indicated below.

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

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

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Temporary Assignment Program (TAP): Current CNA Certification, Paramedic license or EMT Certification must be maintained while in TAP employment.

Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs, basic medical terminology; safe patient handling techniques, including lifting, positioning and transfer methods.

Ability to: Read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn hospital and/or clinic routines and techniques; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; follow oral and written directions; keep simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.

Supplemental information

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Luna at smluna@rivco.org or 951-486-5452. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.