LPN/LVN

Northwest Texas Healthcare system; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Growth opportunities within UHS andits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to cover ambulatory care duties in Riverside, CA. You will support physicians, take vitals, and help with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

You will maintain infection control standards, manage patient documentation, and assist in minor procedures, with an emphasis on patient education and safety. This is an on-site role with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Current California LVN license and LVN license renewal.
• Graduate from an accredited LVN program.
• One year of ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records prior to visits for chart readiness.
• Interview patients, measure vitals, document charts.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with physician procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and families clearly.
• Administer treatments and perform routine labs under supervision.
• Initiate IVs and manage IV lines as directed by physician.
• Complete documentation and ensure chart is signed.
• Inventory and reorder supplies; discard expired materials.
• Operate within LVN scope and clinic policies.
• Support Medical Assistants as needed.
• Maintain active CA LVN licensure and BLS/ACLS.

Skills

Infection control

Aseptic techniques

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA) license

Accredited LVN program graduate

1 year ambulatory care experience

Tools

IV certification

AHA BLS Healthcare

ACLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family!

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: 8:00AM- 9:00PM

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. One (1) year previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license, current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association and IV certification required. Current ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association certification required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Review patient medical record prior to visit to ensure chart readiness for physician.
2. Interview patients; measure vital signs, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; record information on patient’s chart.
3. Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination room and sterilize appropriate equipment after use.
4. Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
5. Administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests under supervision of a Physician, Allied Health Professional, or a Registered Nurse.
6. 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).
7. Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records. Assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out. Return patient chart to medical records.
8. Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
9. Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.
10. Function in the LVN scope of practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.
11. Provide functional/technical assistant to Medical Assistants.
12. Maintains current California LVN licensure and BLS certificate.

Benefits and Opportunities

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

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