Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Mental Health Acute (Unit C) (Per Diem & Regular)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center is looking for Per Diem & Regular Licensed Vocational Nurse IIs to join their team at Arlington Campus located in Riverside. 
Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician, the incumbent will be responsible for performing nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing in the care of patients in a hospital inpatient setting or outpatient clinic of a hospital, Public Health or Mental Health clinic; and performing other work as required.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Licensed vocational nurses in this class have one or more years of experience working as an LVN. Per diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an on-call basis.
Positions in this class are distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Per Diem level in that the latter perform work in clinic assignments with the Department of Mental Health, Community Health Agency or the Riverside University Health System (RUHS). Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Per Diem incumbents are either permanently assigned to work in an acute care assignment or they have full-time responsibility for directing and supervising staff and operations of a clinic. The Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Per Diem is distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant - Per Diem in that a state license is required of incumbents assigned to the former class and they perform a more highly skilled form of patient care.

These positions will be working in a mental health acute inpatient unit.

Regular Pay Range: $30.1740/hour - $44.2272/hour
Per Diem Pay: $44.2272/hour

Per Diem Benefits and Rates:

• Compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• Eligible to purchase Medical Benefits
• Eligible to apply for County only and department only job postings
• Eligible to enroll in the County Rideshare Program
• Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available here.

• California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Copies of ALL certifications must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, 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 cares for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, tests, respiratory care and other treatments including minor surgical procedures, PAP smears and colposcopies.
•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.
•Applies and changes dressings and administers treatments including catheterizations, irrigations, and enemas; collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
•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 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Raven Padilla at  or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquiries. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Regular & Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse II: Experience: At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably 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 for both Regular and Per Diem Positions: License: Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers
• Physical Requirements for both Regular and Per Diem Positions: Employees in this classification are required to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation and standing for long periods

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.