Nursing Education Instructor - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Salary : $100,986.08 - $156,301.39 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-74029-DD-Agency Ed
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Education Instructor for the Agency Education Department. The Nursing Education Instructor is responsible for planning and implementation of online, in person & hybrid education along with teaching and/or co-teaching classes for the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center; and to do other related work as required.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the minimum requirements per the job description, along with the preferred skills, knowledge, and experience; nursing educator experience in a clinical setting, Microsoft Office Suite skills, customer service skills, and bilingual is a plus.
There is also a $4.00 per hour critical care differential added to base rate.
Work Schedule: To be determined by hiring manager.
Meet the Team!
RiversideUniversity Health System
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Instruct organized in-service nursing courses to professional, para-professional and volunteer nursing personnel.
Participate in planning curriculum, teaching schedule and course outline; participate in evaluation and revision of instruction and nursing practices.
Research state-of-the-art nursing practices and instruction methods.
Conduct orientation programs for new nursing personnel; perform direct nursing care services as needed in response to emergency situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Equivalent to two years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute hospital setting. A California Standard Designated Subject Credential in Registered Nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Knowledge of: The scope and method of modern nursing and Nursing Education; staff training and instruction methods; communicable and other diseases, medical terminology, hospital practices and drug use abuse; legal aspects of nursing profession regulations.
Ability to: Effect in-service training programs; instruct, motivate and develop professional capacities of nursing personnel; speak and write effectively.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at:
Veterans' PreferenceThe 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 veterans' preference. See the policy ().
Pre-EmploymentAll 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).
Probationary PeriodAs 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.
What's Next?
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 Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application PeriodBASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING 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. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. 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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Denise DeCamp at ddecamp@rivco.org.
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, 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
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 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 - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
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 possess 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?

• I have my Associate's
• I have my Bachelor's
• I have my Master's

06
How many years of experience do you have as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months, to 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, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

07
How many years of experience do you have working as Charge Nurse, preceptor, or have provided competency based education and training to staff?

• 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, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

08
How many years of experience do you have teaching, providing training (formal/informal) or sharing information to a group either in live or virtual 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

09
How many years of work experience do you have coaching, teaching and/or mentoring new graduate Registered Nurses?

• 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

10
Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC)?

• Yes
• No

11
What is your Spanish bilingual level?

• I am not bilingual in Spanish
• I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write
• I can speak, read, and write in Spanish

12
Are you currently or have you ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?

• Yes
• No

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