Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Arlington Campus - Riverside
Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Arlington Campus - Riverside
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses to join the acute inpatient psychiatric care unit and the emergency treatment services department located at the Arlington Campus in the city of Riverside.The Arlington Campus consists of four inpatient adult units and an adolescent unit as well as emergency treatment psychiatric services. Incumbents will need to possess strong communication and de-escalation skills along with group facilitation abilities.
Unit A: A nine bed inpatient unit for the highest acuity of behavioral health patients.
Units B and C:Acute inpatient psychiatric care units. These units are comprised of 28 beds each and provide acute inpatient adult behavioral health care.
Unit D:The adolescent unit currently has 12 beds for patients aged 13-17.
Emergency Treatment Services:the emergency treatment services serve patients of all ages. Quick triage and assessment skills and a 24-hour observation of patients for additional treatment/services needs.
Positions that require phlebotomymust be Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Positions available in the following units:
Full-Time:
MH Administration (Work Schedule is Day Shift - 5/40)
Per Diem:
ETS - MH Emergency Treatment Services
Unit C - Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Unit D - MH Adolescent
Per Diem positions requires at a minimum two (2) weekends shifts and two (2) weekday shifts per month.
Work Schedule:
3/12 Day Shift - 7:00 am to 7:30 pm and includes rotating weekends
3/12 Night Shift - 7:00 pm to 7:30 am and includes rotating weekends
**The work schedule for these positions may vary depending on the department needs.
Meet the Team!EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Gives general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled patients; works with other disciplines as part of the treatment staff to provide an overall treatment program for the patients; helps to create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Applies mental hygiene principles in all relationships with patients; motivates patients to develop self-reliance in daily living; develops encourages participation in and supervises on-the-unit group and individual program activities for patients.
Assists doctors and registered nurses in the administration of special treatments and examinations; assists rehabilitation therapists in occupational and recreational therapy programs and physical therapists in providing treatment for patients.
Assists patients with feeding behavior modification and maintaining a well-groomed appearance; keeps patients and their beds clothing and living areas clean.
Follows safe practices; protects patients from personal injury; receives visitors and encourages their interest in the patients well being; escorts patients to and from the community.
Orders supplies as needed; gives first aid as needed; under supervision provides nursing care to patients; prepares patients and cares for them during treatment.
Administers medications subcutaneously intramuscularly intradermally subdermally and/or orally takes temperature pulse respiration and blood pressure of patients as necessary; applies and changes dressings and administers treatments including catheterizations irrigations and enemas.
Collects specimens for laboratory analysis; charts treatments and medications and maintains pertinent medical records; assists doctors and registered nurses in the administration of medical records.
Assists in the preparation and implementation of patient care plans; participates in patient education programs; observes patients condition and behavior and reports significant changes to the supervisor.
May act as a team leader over nursing assistants departmental supportive services aides licensed vocational nurses or other licensed psychiatric technicians; participates in in-service training programs.
Documents care in the medical record in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
Participates in de-escalation of patients with behavioral emergency situations.
Other patient care duties as assigned on the unit.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Vocational Nurse I:
Full-Time Rate: $27.41 to $40.18 per hour
Per Diem Rate: $40.18 per hourExperience: 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:
FullTime Rate: $29.01 to $42.5261 per hour
Per Diem Rate: $42.52 per hour
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 for Both Levels I and II:
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 for professional healthcare providers.
A valid California Drivers License may be required.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Open to All Applicants:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the RUHS Division may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Application Period:
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter Liz Jimenez via email at: .
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 .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
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