LPN/LVN

Riverside Medical Clinic; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to support multiple clinical offices in the Riverside region. You will assist in examinations, take vital signs, record charges and patient history, and help with minor procedures.

Strong infection control practices and effective communication are essential for this role. Qualifications include a California LVN license, graduation from an accredited LVN program, and a preference for at least two years in a multi-specialty setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current California LVN license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in a multi-specialty group setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover clinical offices as needed for operational requirements.
• Assist in examination and treatment of patients; take vital signs and record patient information.
• Record patient charges and history; assist in minor office procedures.
• Educate patients and families; communicate effectively within the care team.
• Maintain strict infection control and aseptic techniques.
• Ensure licensure and BLS are kept current; travel between departments as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current California LVN license

Graduate of accredited LVN program

Two years’ experience in multi-specialty group setting

Job description

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Responsibilities

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

SUMMARY: Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients, take vital signs, record patient charges, record patient history, assist in minor office procedures. Participate in patient education, communicating effectively with others and functioning in the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30PM

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Graduate of accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing. Two years’ experience preferred working as an LVN in a multi-specialty group setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Current California LVN License, Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association Certification and IV Certification required. Current ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association preferred.

Essential Functions

• Cooperates in the cross training of this position to ensure coverage at all times for all offices.
• Interview patients; measure vital signs, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; record information on patient’s chart.
• Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination room and sterilize appropriate equipment after use.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administer prescribed medication orally or by injection (subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal) and document time, dosage, and route on the patient’s chart. Observe patient and report any adverse reactions.
• Administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests under supervision of a Physician, Allied Health Professional, or an RN.
• Initiate intravenous lines, add plain IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinue lines under the direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified).
• Perform electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operate other equipment as certified.
• Travels between departments and facilities on an as-needed basis based on coverage requirements. Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
• Functions in the LVN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.
• Maintains current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate.

This Opportunity Offers The Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.