Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Riverside County Regional Medical Center(RCRMC) Full-Time Registered Nurse-Pediatrics Hospital Profile440 Licensed Private BedsAcute Care FacilityAdult & Pediatric Level II Trauma CenterTeaching FacilityNew Grad TrainingUniversity Affiliated BenefitsRetirement after 5 yearsMatched Social Security deductions$7,000 Differed Retention Bonus$3,000 Longevity Bonus$2-$5 p.h. Shift Differential Pay$2-$4 p.h. Specialty Pay12 Paid Holidays per yearDeferred Compensation-457AEducation Support Program 20/20 LVN to RNTuition ReimbursementVacation, Sick Leave rollover and much more! Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Responsibilities & OverviewWe have a (21) bed Pediatric Unit and (8) bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, providing a full range of Pediatric Services. We have (4) general pediatricians and (4) pediatric intensivists with a physician in-house, 24 hours a day.We cater to our pediatric patients and their families. We have a playroom with diversional activities for the patients, including a Video library, Nintendo library and several portable T.V. sets. We provide a place for parents to spend the night with their child. We have a separate treatment room for difficult or painful procedures and all pediatric intensive care rooms can be viewed from the nurse’s station. We also have a central monitoring system.We have a wonderful nursing staff who really show they care about the patients they care for and each other. They work as a team not only on the job, but off the job, as well. They serve as a continuous patient advocate, realizing that children often are unable to speak for themselves.Candidates are encouraged to obtain classes in pediatric advanced life support (Pals), basic pediatric course and pediatric coronary care class. These classes will be required within (9) months of employment in PICU. If you are seeking a challenge in an exciting and fast paced atmosphere, Riverside County Regional Medical Center is the place for you.
REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Must Possess:Previous experience in Pediatric Intensive Care preferred. Education:Graduation from a recognized college with diploma or degree as a Registered Nurse. License/Certificate:Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required of some positions in these classes. 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). For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, special accommodation or other employment questions please visit our website at http://www.rc-hr.com/page25.html