Licensed Vocational Nurse III - CHS

Licensed Vocational Nurse III

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Correctional Health Systems is seeking a Regular Licensed Vocational Nurse III to join their CHS-Banning Correctional Facility team located in Banning.

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 or inmates at the County Sheriff/Probation adult and juvenile correctional facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in this class are assigned to RUHS Correctional Healthcare Services at an adult detention facility and perform routine and emergency care nursing duties under general supervision and medical protocols.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse III class is the advanced level for LVNs working in County Sheriff/Probation adult and juvenile correctional facilities. Incumbents assigned to this class perform the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing and may have responsibility for emergency care nursing and/or directing and supervising staff and the operations of an outpatient mental health clinic or FQHC or adult and juvenile correctional facility. 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. May serve in the absence of the registered nurse or manager in charge, as needed, and may supervise, precept, and mentor staff who have been assigned to the mental health clinic, FQHC, or adult and juvenile correctional facility.

Bilingual candidates are preferred. These positions will require traveling to facilities throughout Riverside County located in Riverside, Murrieta, Banning, and Indio. 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: - 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.

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.