Licensed Vocational Nurse III - Per Diem - CHS - South West Justice Center (Murrieta)

Licensed Vocational Nurse III - Per Diem

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

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