Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II-MSC Surgery Clinic

Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II to join their MSC Surgery Clinic team in Moreno Valley. Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician, the incumbent will be responsible for performing 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, rooming patients, preparing charts, answering basket messages, triaging patients; and perform other related duties as required. General surgery consists of 7 different specialties that work cohesively together as a whole. The most competitive candidates will be bilingual and have previous professional hands-on clinic experience. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. LVN I incumbents have less than one year of experience working as a LVN, and have a one-year probationary period. Incumbents are expected to promote to LVN II at the end of this probationary period and be able to demonstrate independent practice proficiency as an LVN II within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing. The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is the first working level in the LVN series. Incumbents perform the full range of nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing, typically working under close supervision and receiving comprehensive in-service training. The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse II in that the latter has one year or more of nursing experience. The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant, Health Services Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant, in that a state license is required of incumbents and they perform a more highly skilled form of nursing care. Work Schedule: 5/40 schedule - Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Salary range: Licensed Vocational Nurse I: $28.5144/hour - $41.7951/hour Licensed Vocational Nurse II: $30.1740/hour - $44.2272/hour

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

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 Nurse's 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.

Supplemental Information

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Benefits

Benefit Program: SEI

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

Miscellaneous Retirement: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62):