Licensed Vocational Nurse II

• Nurse Support Teams County of Riverside
• 3.8 Moreno Valley, CA Job Details $62,761.91
• $91,992.

51 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications LVN BLS Certification Medical terminology Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside

• Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
• Medical Center is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse II to join its Nurse Support team (Diabetes Program) located in Moreno Valley.

Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician, the incumbent will be responsible for performing reviewing medical records and abstracting diabetes-related clinical data in alignment with established criteria and program measures. The position retrieves, compiles, and summarizes statistical information to support performance improvement activities, regulatory reporting, committee review, research, and other hospital needs. It maintains accurate and detailed records within the database, assists in preparing reports, charts, data summaries, and meeting materials, and communicates effectively with nursing staff, medical staff, administration, medical records, and other departments. Additionally, the role supports performance improvement efforts by identifying data trends, documentation gaps, workflow opportunities, and education needs, as well as assisting with unit-based diabetes education. The position upholds data integrity and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and uncluttered work environment; as well as, performing nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing in the care of patients in the Acute Care or Emergency Department; and perform other related duties as required. The Inpatient Diabetes Program supports hospitalized patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia through clinical consultation, education, quality improvement, and data-driven performance monitoring. The team collaborates closely with nursing staff, providers, pharmacy, nutrition services, case management, and hospital leadership to promote safe, evidence-based diabetes care. The program focuses on improving inpatient glycemic management and maintaining readiness for disease-specific program review. This role is an important part of the Diabetes Team and supports the program's ability to collect, validate, analyze, and report data that drives patient safety, performance improvement, staff education, and regulatory readiness. The position also assists with translating data trends and identified opportunities into practical unit-based education, staff feedback, in-services, and education support. The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience: Acute care hospital experience Experience with diabetes care Experience with chart review, data abstraction, clinical documentation review, quality improvement, or registry/database maintenance Familiarity with Epic Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience preparing reports, charts, or summaries Experience assisting with staff education or quality improvement education Bilingual The ideal candidate will be analytical and comfortable working with clinical data, electronic medical records, and unit-based education. They should demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organization and time-management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. Effective communication and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are also essential. This role is more than clerical data entry and requires the ability to review patient records, abstract information accurately, identify documentation gaps, support reporting needs, and communicate effectively with clinical and leadership teams.

Required valid licenses and certificates:

California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association Copies of ALL certifications must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to .

Work Schedule:

Work hours will be 4/10 shift working 7:00am-5:30pm; hours are subject to change based on departmental needs. 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurse, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, and care for patients during treatment; administer medications using subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal, subdermal, and/or oral methods. Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients as necessary; apply and change dressings and cares for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, tests, respiratory care and other treatments including minor surgical procedures, PAP smears and colposcopies. Perform venipuncture, injections of medications including biological immunizations for pediatrics and adults, including the provision of Tuberculin skin tests, Coccidioidin skin tests, and Histoplasmin skin tests in the course of a tuberculosis control program. Perform documentation as required within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing, and established rules of charting; chart treatments and medications and maintain pertinent medical records; collect data from patients to ensure scheduling with appropriate services; maintain clinical records, reports and charge tickets; review charts to determine type of treatment the patient may require and assure proper clinic scheduling and continuity of care. Counsel, advise and educate patients regarding proper health care methods; set clinic appointments per established policies and procedures; refer patients for specialty care to outside agencies utilizing knowledge of payor source to ensure appropriate referrals to outside agencies and programs. Assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in the administration of special treatments, examinations, and intravenous therapy; chart treatments and medications and maintain pertinent medical records according to established practice by the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing, policies, and procedures. Assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in the administration of medical records; assist in the data collection, preparation, and implementation of patient care plans; participate in patient education and rehabilitation programs and document data appropriately. Observe patients' condition and behavior, and report significant changes to the supervisor. May act under supervision and direction of a physician, registered nurse or mid-level provider as a nursing leader over health services assistants, certified medical assistants, office assistants and other LVNs, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Vocational Nurse II:

Experience:

At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public health clinic environment.

Knowledge of:

Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, acute care procedures and equipment; medication administration and any policies and procedures of the setting assigned.

Ability to:

Skillfully perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures for the setting assigned; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level providers, registered nurses, patients, and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and patient records; make observations of situations accurately and report them so effective action can be taken according to rules of documentation and policies and procedures.

Other Requirements:

License:

Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting for extended periods while reviewing charts or entering data. Use of computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and standard office equipment. Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach. Ability to occasionally lift or carry light office materials, binders, or supplies, generally up to 10-15 pounds. Ability to walk to patient care units or meeting locations as needed for education, huddles, or meeting support.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact Raven Padilla at or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's 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 spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's 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, Veteran's 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 or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.