Registered Nurse I - Per Diem - Office on Aging

Registered Nurse I - Per Diem - Office on Aging

Salary

$53.08 Hourly

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Per-Diem

Job Number

26-73957-01

Department

Office on Aging

Division

Office On Aging - Title III

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse I - Per Diem to work in the Office on Aging. 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 as needed basis.

The essential duties of this position includes, but are not limited to, conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments in clients' homes to evaluate the clients health status and needs, collaborating with social workers and other care team members to develop individualized care plans, implementing services and interventions outlined in the care plan, and monitoring the effectiveness of care plans and adjusting them as client needs change through ongoing home visits. Additional duties include identifying and developing support systems that help clients remain safely in their homes or community settings, coordinating with physicians and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care, maintaining accurate and complete documentation in client records according to agency standards, confirming that all other appropriate community and insurance-based resources have been explored before authorizing additional services, verifying client eligibility and suitability for services during initial screening, and completing required determinations and recertifications related to client care needs on at least an annual basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with frail older adults and at least one year of clinical nursing experience or one year of case management experience. The most competitive candidates will have one year of Registered Nurse experience.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse 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.
• A current valid California Drivers License.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 5/40, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Location: 3610 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
• Required to travel by car to clients homes and perform in home visits.
• Physical Requirements: May be required to walk upstairs in clients homes during home visits.

Salary Range (Hourly)

• Registered Nurse I - Per Diem- $53.0770

Meet the Team!

Office on Aging, one of 52 County departments, is authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. The department is charged with developing a system of care that offers safety net services for vulnerable older persons and adults with disabilities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

• Conduct comprehensive in-home nursing assessments to evaluate participants physical, functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that support participants ability to remain safely in their homes and communities.
• Complete initial nursing evaluations and reassessments within established program and regulatory timeframes.
• Provide health education to participants, family members, and caregivers regarding disease management, medication adherence, nutrition, fall prevention, and available community resources.
• Perform medication reconciliation and assess participants for medication-related concerns and potential adverse effects.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with social workers, care managers, and community partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with program requirements, County policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Evaluate home environments for safety risks and recommend modifications or durable medical equipment to support independent living.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Successful completion of the coursework required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Experience: None required

Other Requirements

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

• Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

• Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

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 Jasmine Watts at (951) 955-2769 orjwatts@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

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). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

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 (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

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.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: TMP

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

Do you possess a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your Registered Nurse license number below.

03

What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in Nursing?

• None
• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

04

Do you possess a current and valid National Certification in a nursing specialty?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a current and valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of work experience do you possess as a Registered Nurse?

• No experience
• Less than twelve months
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

08

How many years of clinical nursing experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than twelve months
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

09

How many years of case management experience do you have possess?

• No experience
• Less than twelve months
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

10

How many years of experience do you possess working with frail older adults?

• No experience
• Less than twelve months
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

11

This position requires that you travel by car to clients homes to evaluate the clients health status and needs. Are you able and willing to perform these duties?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you bilingual?

• No, I am not bilingual.
• Yes, I could speak a different language.
• Yes, I could read and speak a different language.
• Yes, I could read, speak, and write in a different language.

13

If you are bilingual, please write what language, (besides English), you can speak, read, and/or write in. If you are not bilingual, please enter "N/A".

14

Are you a member of the California Nursing Students Association?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you a member of any professional nursing organizations?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the County of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com