LVN

Riverside Medical Clinic; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to cover clinical offices as needed. You will assist in examinations, take vital signs, document histories and charges, and support minor office procedures.

The LVN must maintain licensure in California, carry BLS and IV certifications, and perform tasks across multiple departments. This role requires strong infection control and patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current California LVN license required.
• Graduate of accredited LVN program.
• Two years' LVN experience in a multi-specialty group preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates in cross training to ensure coverage at all times.
• Interview patients; measure vital signs and record on chart.
• Prepare treatment room; assist physician with procedures; sterilize equipment.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and family for cooperation and understanding.
• Administer prescribed medications and document time, dosage, and route.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Infection control

EKG

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or GED

California LVN License

Graduation from LVN program

Tools

AHA BLS Healthcare

IV Certification

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

8:30AM- 5:30PM

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

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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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.