Licensed Vocational Nurse II CN

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department has an opportunity for a Licensed Vocational Nurse II - CN who will be assigned to the Occupational Health Division located in Moreno Valley.

The incumbent will work in a non-acute care environment and will perform nursing responsibilities, including executing multiple pre-employment and annual physical exams on a daily basis. The components of these exams include audiometry, vision, drug and alcohol testing, respiratory fit testing, as well as phlebotomy. Additionally the incumbent will administer vaccines as well as follow - up on testing results for candidates.

Qualifications:

* Candidates must hold a California vocational nursing license issued by the Board, which includes blood withdrawal certified.
* Must possess a current basic life support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
* Have one or more years of work experience as a licensed vocational nurse, preferably in an occupational health setting. 

Work Schedule: 

9/80, with every other Friday off

Hours: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

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 occupational/employee health patients for the Occupational Health Medical Program; and performs other related duties as required.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Incumbents assigned to the LVN II - CN class have one or more years of experience working as an LVN.

Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for use within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.

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The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.

* Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurse, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, and care for patients during treatment; administer medications using subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal, subdermal, and/or orally; take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients as necessary.
* Apply and change dressings and administer treatments including catheterizations, irrigations, and enemas; collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
* 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 health care 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 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 participate in physical, occupational, and group therapy programs.
* May act under supervision and direction of a physician, registered nurse, or mid-level provider as a nursing leader over health services assistants, medical assistants, certified medical assistants, nursing assistants, or other LVNs, as assigned.Experience: One or more years of experience working as an LVN in the care of patients in an acute care or clinic assignment.

Knowledge of: 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.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of 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.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners, which includes blood withdrawal certified. 

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

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required for some positions in this class.

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-Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received. The candidate pool generated from the posting may be used to fill other Licensed Vocational Nurse positions not specifically listed on the posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 lijimenez@rivco.org.

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