Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Mental Health Acute (Unit C)
County of RiversideAbout the role
Posting number: 26-57748-23RP
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Mental Health Acute (Unit C)
Job classification: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Nursing, Health Care Support, Medical
Summary
Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician, the incumbent will be responsible for observing behavioral changes, assisting with crisis intervention, demonstrating responsibility for proper administration, monitoring, and managing of medications, displaying knowledge of adverse side effects, indications of use, and contraindications of medications; 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 most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience:
- At least 1 year of successful LVN experience, preferably in behavioral health, mental health, and/or substance abuse programs
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records)
Required valid licenses and certificates:
- 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
- CPI
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 rpadilla@rivco.org.
Work Schedule: 3/12 day shift (actual shift hours may be discussed during the interview process)Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.
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.
Could you see yourself making a difference here?
Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org
Examples of 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
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