Licensed Vocational Nurse III MSC-Internal Medicine

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Community Health Centers is seeking a bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II to join their MSC-Internal Medicine team .

Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse nurse practitioner physician assistant or physician performs nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing in the care of patients in the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Family Health Center such as thorough patient intake including vital signs addressing care gaps and CGM downloads obtaining STAT referral authorizations for specialty appointments and DME scheduling and rescheduling patients completing e-faxes and incoming clinic mail making daily warm reminder calls assisting with supply inventory managing in-basket requests CRMs and patient messages participating in Rapid Improvement Events and process improvement projects supporting resident care team assignments completing SPEC notes administering vaccines and medications preparing for EKGs cervical cancer screenings and other clinic procedures providing discharge instructions and patient education processing refill requests completing Chase Lists serving as an MA preceptor for vaccine sign-off in-basket training and point-of-care testing performing point-of-care testing for clinic patients assisting with MyChart activation maintaining clinic inventory supporting CODE MET/triage nurse duties performing resource nurse responsibilities floating to other specialties or sister clinics as needed assisting with late-stay internal medicine schedules championing metric goals for access quality and performance improvement and performing all other duties within the LVN scope of practice ; and perform other related duties as required. The department is seeking a high energy detail oriented LVN with strong clinical and critical thinking skills to join their high-volume clinic with complex and chronic condition patients. Internal medicine staff supports 8 attendings and 64 residents who rotate every 6 weeks. LVNs in this department also support our specialty clinics as needed: Cardiology Rheumatology Infectious disease and Endocrinology as needed. Additionally LVNs float to other sister clinics within the MSC and other CHCs if support is needed.
Required valid licenses and certificates:

• California Vocational Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS) (Incumbents that do not currently hold a valid ACLS certification will be required to obtain the certificate within one year of employment)

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: 5/40 Monday through Friday 0900-1730 (permanent); 0800-1630 during orientation

Salary range:
Licensed Vocational Nurse I: $28.5144/hour - $41.7951/hour
Licensed Vocational Nurse II: $30.1740/hour - $44.2272/hour

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the countys most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether its preventive care chronic disease management Express Care Mobile Health or integrated specialty and behavioral health services our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If youre committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community connection and making a meaningful difference RUHS is the place for you!

Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting

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 I:
Experience: None required.

Knowledge of: Current principles techniques and procedures used within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology hospital and/or health care procedures and equipment; medication administration as outlined in policies and procedures.
Ability to: Skillfully perform vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of professional practice of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians mid-level practitioners patients and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and clinical records per established policies and procedures.

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 Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. Certification: 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 nd Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS). (Incumbents that do not currently hold a valid ACLS certification will be required to obtain the certificate within one year of employment) A valid California Drivers License is required as travel may be required in the event the LVN is floated to sister CHC facilities.

Physical requirements:
Employees in this classification are required to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation push patients in wheelchairs and walk/stand/sit for long periods.

Bilingual Testing
The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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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: 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: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.

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.

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Required Experience:

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