LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Come and join the RMC Family! We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

Summary: Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients, takes vital signs, records patient charges, records patient history, assists in minor office procedures. Participates in patient education, communicating effectively with others and functioning in the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Graduate of accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing. Two years' experience preferred working as an LVN in a multi-specialty group setting.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current California LVN License, Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association Certification and IV Certification required. Current ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association preferred.

Essential Functions: Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

1. Cooperates in the cross training of this position to ensure coverage at all times for all offices.
2. Interviews patients; measures vital signs, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; records information on patient's chart.
3. Prepares treatment room for examination of patients; assists physician with procedures; cleans examination room and sterilizes appropriate equipment after use.
4. Explains procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
5. Administers prescribed medication orally or by injection (subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal) and documents time, dosage, and route on the patient's chart. Observes patient and reports any adverse reactions.
6. Administers treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests under supervision of a Physician, Allied Health Professional, or an RN.
7. Initiates intravenous lines, adds plain IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinues lines under the direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified).
8. Performs electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operates other equipment as certified.
9. Travels between departments and facilities on an as-needed basis based on coverage requirements. Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
10. Functions in the LVN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.
11. Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.
12. Maintains current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate.