Licensed Vocational Nurse III - CHS

County of Riverside • Throughout Riverside County, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Incumbents working at the County Sheriff/Probation adult and juvenile correctional facilities have one or more years of experience working as an LVN in an acute care, ambulatory, or correctional healthcare setting. 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.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience working as an LVN in the care of patients in an acute care or ambulatory or correctional healthcare facility.
• 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.
• Skillfully perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities per 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.
• Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's 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 and IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• A valid California Driver's License is required as driving will be required to adjacent county jail facilities based on staffing needs.
• Must maintain a Sheriff's Security Clearance, Level-1 Security Clearance background investigation, for access to all the correctional facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurses, 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, 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 type of treatment the patient may require and assure proper clinic scheduling and continuity of care.
• Counsel, advise and educate patients regarding proper healthcare methods; set clinic or medical appointments per established policies and procedures; refer patients for specialty care to outside agencies utilizing knowledge of payor source 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.
• May perform emergency care nursing, and/or 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/medical unit clerks, and other LVNs, as assigned.
• Participate in or provides leadership to various committee meetings and presents and/or gather data and information to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions; participate or provide leadership in committee activities related to performance improvement issues by auditing patient records.
• May serve as a preceptor and on-going mentor to nursing staff; act as a resource to other staff and administration, actively supporting the nurse manager and supervisory staff.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree