Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Behavioral Health - Riverside
Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Behavioral Health - Riverside
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse II to join theQuality Improvement - Outpatient (O/P) team in Riverside.The Licensed Vocational Nurse will complete monitoring of program documentation and compliance to regulations and contracts for both department programs and contracted programs. Will provide employee health services (PPD Fit Tests Flu Vaccines) for department staff both in the office and throughout the county. Develops training material research regulations provides training and technical assistance to department medical staff monitors medication rooms. A valid California Drivers License is required and must be willing and able to drive throughout Riverside County.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. Incumbents assigned to the LVN II class have one to three years of experience working as an LVN.The most competitive candidates must have at least 1-yearof clinical experience as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in behavioral health programs; mental health and/or substance abuse treatment. Strong attention to detail and solid writing skills are also essential.
The LVN II 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 patient care.Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments.Copies of your Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Certification and AHA BLS/CPR card must be uploadedto 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 .
*ACLS and PALS certifications are required*
Work Schedule:
9/80 - Monday to Thursday: from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
8 hours: from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - every other Friday.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health 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 the 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 sources 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.
Provide on-call coverage for 24/7 crisis line on a rotational basis.
Work with mentally ill clients and their families provides case management in the field and provides community resource information provides psychosocial education to individuals and groups participates in case conferences links clt with financial social vocational educational and legal resources.
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.
Driving throughout Riverside County.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Vocational Nurse II:
Experience: At least one year of successful experience as an LVN preferably in behavioral health programs; mental health and/or substance abuse treatment.
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 Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
Certification:Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) for professional healthcare providers.
Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
ACLS and PALScertifications are required upon hire.
Strong attention to detail and solid writing skills are also essential.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter Diana Salazar Gomezat
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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