Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care for a diverse patient population working with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, nursing staff, patient services staff, and ancillary personnel. Administers medication and vaccinations. Reviews patient charts for patient compliance with orders and follows up. Assists in patient prescription refills. Participates in billing activities.

The full salary range for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is $28.96 - $36.72 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of two years outpatient primary care clinic experience - Required

Experience working with physicians, nurses, and patients in a medical back-office setting and have the ability to manage simultaneous tasks. - Required

License Requirements

Current California Vocational Nurse License; including qualifications for intravenous therapy and blood withdraw certifications. - Required

Certification Requirements

Current BLS Certification - Required

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of Immunization schedules and immunization placement techniques. Knowledge of fundamentals of asepsis and sterile techniques, basic bacteriology an infection and disease control. Have the ability to prepare patients for examinations and minor surgeries. Demonstrated ability to administer medication and CPR certification.

Ability to be an effective and cooperative member of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity, to respect patient rights. Must comply with HIPAA regulations. Must show respect for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.

Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to work quickly and accurately.

Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.

Knowledge of medical records procedures and have the ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician or nurse practitioner.

Manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity to perform the required clinical duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of EPIC EMR.

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

General Information

Job Title: VOC NURSE

Job Code: 008917

Grade: Department Head Timothy Collins

Supervisor: Jennifer Foster

Department Custom Scope

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care for a diverse patient population working with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, nursing staff, patient services staff, and ancillary personnel. Administers medication and vaccinations. Reviews patient charts for patient compliance with orders and follows up. Assists in patient prescription refills. Participates in billing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Responsible for preparing patients for the visit with the provider and delivering patient care. Recognizes symptomology of common medical illnesses and emergent medical conditions. Applies protocol for encountering infectious clients. Applies protocol for emergent medical conditions. Determines the chief complaint from the patient and records it accurately in the medical record. Prepares patients for exam with correct positioning and draping. Accurately takes and records vital signs in patient medical record. Assists with treatment and exams, including but not limited to gynecological exams. Administers prescribed procedures under provider direction including dressing changes, hot and cold applications, ear lavage, splints and slings, screening eye exams, hearing screening, specimen collection, and O2 saturation. Provide wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection. Provide basic emergency care and first aid within the scope of their training. Performs POC testing (including but not limited to Urine HCG, UA, etc.) As ordered, administers medications and vaccinations (IM, subcutaneous, oral, topical and other routes). Direct patient care in administering immunizations/vaccinations by utilizing nursing skills, standing orders, standardized procedures and protocols. Performs venipuncture adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements. May start and monitor IV's according to policy. Monitors patients for change in condition and reaction to medications. Provides patient education regarding common conditions per provider direction. Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention. - 65%

Indirect Patient Care: Reviews charts for lab and X-ray results, correct completion of all lab and X-ray work, consultation requests, and accurate filing of all chart information. Assists with refills of patient prescriptions by obtaining medical record, notifying physician and contacting patient for instructions. Makes appropriate annotations in the patient chart, maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing care. Under direction of medical provider, makes appropriate annotation in patient management system using accurate billing codes. Serves as an authorized person to confirm administration of immunization / vaccination checks by qualified personnel. - 20%

Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' symptoms to determine the severity of their condition, often over the phone. Advise patients on the next steps, such as scheduling an appointment, or going to an emergency room. - 5%

May participate in quality or metric projects. Other duties as assigned. - 5%

Facilities and Equipment Maintenance: Performs duties required to maintain the facility, equipment, and supplies, including but not limited to: Cleans exam rooms, and equipment. Stocks rooms with supplies and equipment. Cleans and sterilizes equipment using aseptic technique. - 5%

Other Requirements Items Useddone Standard Nurse equipment; etc.done Standard Office EquipmentPhysical Requirementsdone Bend: Occasionallydone Sit: Frequentlyclear Squat: N/Adone Stand: Constantlyclear Crawl: N/Adone Walk: Frequentlyclear Climb: N/Adone Other: Must be able to lift up to and push / pull 50 pounds. Must be able to assist patients with mobility during rooming patients and in preparation for exams/procedures. Able to respond to assist in emergency scenarios; administer CPR.Mental Requirementsdone Read/Comprehend: Constantly done Write: Constantly done Perform Calculations: Occasionally done Communicate Orally: Constantly done Reason & Analyze: Frequently Environmental Requirementsclear Is exposed to excessive noise: No clear Is around moving machinery: No clear Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No clear Drives motorized equipment: No clear Works in confined quarters: No clear Dust: No clear Fumes: No Critical Positiondone Yes

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