Licensed Vocational Nurse III Per Diem - Correctional Health Services Department

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse III Per Diem for its Correctional Health Services Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in patient care and will be responsible for various nursing duties, including medication administration and wound care within a correctional facility environment. This position offers a flexible work schedule and additional compensation in lieu of County benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Holiday Premium Pay

Eligible for medical benefits

3 Paid Sick Days

401(a) pension plan contribution

Education reimbursement/discount

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as an LVN required.
• Experience in acute care or correctional health facilities preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide nursing care per established practices.
• Perform blood withdrawals and maintain clinical records.
• Assist with treatment administration and patient education.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Blood Withdrawal

Diabetic Checks

Education

California Vocational Nurse's License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse III Per Diem - Correctional Health Services Department

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About The Position

Licensed Vocational Nurse III Per Diem - Correctional Health Services

The Riverside University Health System - Correctional Health Services Department has an immediate opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (CBDC) in Murrieta, CA.

About The Position

Licensed Vocational Nurse III Per Diem - Correctional Health Services

The Riverside University Health System - Correctional Health Services Department has an immediate opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (CBDC) in Murrieta, CA.

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a minimum of four years of experience in patient care within acute care clinic settings, ambulatory care or correctional health facilities. Incumbents must possess a current Vocational Nurse License with blood withdrawal certified clearly indicated on the license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). A California Driver's License is required for this position.

This job posting will be used to fill various positions within the Riverside County Detention Centers located in the city of Murrieta and surrounding areas.

Duties Will Include

Blood withdrawals, diabetic checks, wound care, medication administration, PPD reads, Covid testing and vaccinations and other treatments scheduled; As well as other duties assigned throughout the day.

Work Schedule

3/12 - Night Shift

Hours: 6:00 pm to 6:30 am

Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule.

Per Diem Benefits And Rates

• Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
• 3 Paid Sick Days
• Eligible for medical benefits
• Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
• 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
• Eligible for education reimbursement/discount
  
  

Meet the Team!

To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:

http://www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; 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 care 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 and injection of medications including biological immunizations for pediatrics and adults, in addition to 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 Vocational Nursing Practice Act 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 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 Vocational Nursing Practice Act 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 patient's condition and behavior, reporting significant changes to the supervisor.
• May 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.
• Participate in, or provide leadership, to various committee meetings and present 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.
• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of four years of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a correctional health, public health clinic environment and/or in a leadership capacity.

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; medical terminology and 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 per the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; 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 Nurse's License including Blood Withdrawal certified, issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Examiners.

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

A current, valid California Driver's License is required for some positions in this class.

Must successfully pass a Security Level One Clearance conducted by the Sheriff's Department for access to all the correctional facilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to all candidates.

Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside University Health System Divisions may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING 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 more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Lisette Jimenez via email at [e-mail].

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's 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' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable 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: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof 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 ).

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, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [e-mail] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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