The County of Riverside

• Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
• Correctional Health Systems is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse III
• Per Diem to join their CHS-SW Justice Center team located in Murrieta. The Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Per Diem (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Incumbents assigned to the LVN III
• Per Diem class have four or more years of experience working as an LVN. The Licensed Vocational Nurse III
• Per Diem is the advanced journey level in the LVN series for LVNs working in non-acute care assignments with the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Care. The LVN III
• Per Diem performs the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act and may have responsibility for directing and supervising staff and the operations of a clinic.

Responsibilities are further expanded to include assignments in training needs assessment, in-service training, problem-solving clinical and administrative issues, and participating in standardized related policies and procedures. The LVN III

• Per Diem may serve in the absence of the registered nurse or manager in charge of the clinic, as needed, and supervise preceptor and mentor staff who have been assigned to the clinic.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant, Health Services Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant in that a state license is required and are expected to perform the more highly skilled form of patient care. Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule. Bilingual candidates are preferred. The homebase for this position will be located in Murrieta but will require traveling to facilities throughout Riverside County located in cities such as Riverside and Banning.

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 IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians 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 rpadilla@rivco.org.

Work Schedule:

• Day shift hours: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Night shift hours: 6:00 pm to 6:30 am Rotating schedule on bi-weekly basis; shift hours below will be determined by department based on availability after start.

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

• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurses, 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 care for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, respiratory care, and other treatments including minor surgical procedures, PAP smears, and colposcopies.
• Perform venipuncture and injection of medications including biological immunizations for pediatrics and adults, in addition to 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 Vocational Nursing Practice Act 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 healthcare 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 Vocational Nursing Practice Act 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 patient's condition and behavior, reporting 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.
• Participate in, or provide leadership, to various committee meetings and present and/or gather data and information to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions; participate or provide leadership in committee activities related to performance improvement issues by auditing patient records.
• Serve as a preceptor and on-going mentor to nursing staff; act as a resource to other staff and administration, actively supporting the Nurse Manager and supervisory staff.

Experience:

A minimum of four years of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public health clinic environment and/or in a leadership capacity.

Knowledge of:

Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; medical terminology and 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 per the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; 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 and IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. A valid California Driver's License is required as driving will be required to adjacent county jail facilities based on staffing needs throughout Riverside County. Must maintain a Sheriff's Security Clearance, Level-1 Security Clearance background investigation, for access to all the correctional facilities.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation. Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact Raven Padilla at rpadilla@rivco.org or 951-955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires.