Licensed Vocational Nurse II UR-Case Management

• California Vocational Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Copies of ALL certifications 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

Meet the Team!
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 countys only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If youre passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

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• Plans and coordinates patient discharges to home or the appropriate facility. Begins to identify discharge needs upon admission. Ensures that the discharge plan is thorough clear and comprehensive.
• Determines the appropriate post hospital discharge destination. Understands Community resources and the different contracted facilities. Assesses discharge needs and recommends the appropriate durable medical equipment and other support in a timely manner.
• Provides thorough documentation for the medical record the patient and caregivers. Maintains a complete and accurate file of appropriate community-based services and facilities.
• Applies evidence-based review criteria tool (like McKesson/Interqual) to expedite discharges and recommend DME and other necessary supplies.
• Arranges follow up needs and facilitates referrals when necessary.
• Knowledge of appropriate community services and facilities that can meet the patients post-discharge clinical and social needs; such as Skilled Nursing Facilities; long-term acute care rehabilitation services Home Health care Hospice or other appropriate levels of care) to which the patient can be transferred or referred.
• Ability to provide the patient and family/caregivers with accurate information and written and verbal instructions in preparation for the patients after-acute care needs.
• Ability to determine whether the patient is capable of addressing his or her care needs through self-care; whether family or friends are available who are willing and able to provide the required care at the times needed or who you could train to sufficiently provide such care.
• Knowledgeable to educate the patient family/caregivers and community providers about the patients after-acute care hospital/post-acute care facility care plans.
• Ability to implement a complete timely and accurate discharge plan. Ability to identify high risk criteria and elevate concerns and involve the appropriate team members when issues and concerns arise.
  

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 Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.

Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

A valid California Drivers License is required for some positions in this class.

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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