Institutional Nurse - Full Time Positions - Multiple Locations
- County of Riverside
- Riverside County, CA, USA
- Jul 30, 2026
Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System - Correctional Health is seeking to fill Institutional Nurse vacancies, (regular, full-time positions only), throughout Riverside County. Under direction, and in accordance with the State of California Nurse Practice Act, provides professional nursing care for individuals detained at a Riverside County Sheriff/Probation confinement or correctional facility; administers treatment and medications as directed; assists physicians and carries out their orders; performs other related duties as required. All candidates will need to pass a Sheriff's Background.
Required Licenses & Certifications
- A current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
- All Institutional Nurses receive a $1.00 differential, regardless of location.
- Banning: $2.00 per hour
- Murrieta: $1.00 per hour
- Riverside: $1.00 per hour
- Indio: $4.00 per hour
- Evening/Night shift differential - $2.50-$5.00 per hour
Work Schedule
- 7/12s, bi-weekly
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Correctional Health partners with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to provide essential healthcare and behavioral health services across five county correctional facilities. Nationally accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), the department upholds a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
If you are passionate about making a difference in correctional health and helping individuals on their path to recovery and reintegration, RUHS Correctional Health is the place for you.
Find out more about RUHS by visiting www.ruhealth.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Make routine medical observations on a daily basis and refer patients to a physician as necessary.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care and treatment regimen; collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers; refer adult and juvenile inmates to appropriate healthcare providers; monitor work areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Initiate treatment in medical emergencies; conduct quality control audits and perform minor wound care.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers in conducting sick calls and in the examination and treatment of patients; assist physicians and other healthcare providers with medical and/or minor medical procedures; make routine medical observations on a daily basis.
• Chart treatment of patients, and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients; maintain patient records and medical data.
• Advise staff and counsel patients and their families regarding medical problems and proper healthcare methods; may instruct institutional staff in emergency first aid techniques.
• May determine restrictions on physical activities of patients according to healthcare standards established by the State of California.
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.)Probationary Period
As 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.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Status
How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.”
Sign Up for Job Alerts
Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on “Careers,” click on “County Job Openings,” and click on “Subscribe to Job Alerts” icon.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Denise DeCamp at (951) 955-0196 or [email protected]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veterans Service Coordinator for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.
Qualifications
Immediate Fill
