Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Behavioral Health - Long Term Care

Riverside University Health System • Full-time • Riverside, CA, US • $58,026 - $85,052 / year • 3d ago

The Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health Department has an immediate opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the Long Term Care division.

The RUHS Long Term Care program facilitates placement from hospitals to the most appropriate and least restrictive level of care for adults aged 18 and over who are conservatees with serious mental illnesses, requiring hospitalization or out-of-home placement under the Pubic Guardian. The program collaborates closely with the Public Guardian and the medical team.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our long-term care department, working closely with the elderly population, including individuals diagnosed with dementia and severe mental illness. This role requires the ability to drive to various facilities, conservatorships, and perform home visits within the Riverside County and outside the county. A valid California driver's license is required.

Work Schedule:
9/80, with every other Friday off
Monday to Thursday - Hours: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday - Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Meet the Team!
https://www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

Conducts visits to IMD, SNF’s, and board and care facilities.

Arrange for the transportation of conservatees for medical appointments, community placement, or as necessary.

Consults as needed with clients, facility staff, conservator, family members, any outside organization such as B&C, acute hospitals, outside clinics, and Supervisor/LTC staff.

Conduct environmental assessment to determine the cleanliness of the home, potential health hazards, and make recommendation to address those areas.

Discuss medical condition, treatment, and patient rights with the conservatee.

Discuss the conservatee’s medical treatment with the treating physician, staff, and care providers.

Administer injectable medications to conservatees under the supervision of the LTC psychiatrist.

Participate in conservatee’s treatment meetings at acute hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community placements.

Refers for benefits if assigned as Person and Estate with Public Guardian, Veterans and/or emergency funding or Life Support (as needed).

Consult with family, caregivers, and facility administrator regarding any issues or concerns regarding the conservatee.

Upon request from deputy staff, conduct assessments to determine the need for treatment.

Conduct monthly visits to ensure the medical needs of the conservatee are being met.

Review medical charts and assessments to determine whether or not the conservatee is receiving adequate care.

Review the conservatee’s prescription medications to ensure that the medications and/or medication interactions are not likely to cause adverse side effects for the conservatee.

Interpret medical reports to Deputy Public Guardian staff, as needed.

Report any care deficiencies observed at the community care facilities to Community Care Licensing.

Drive to facilities where conservatees are placed and conduct home visits within Riverside County and outside the County. Experience: At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a mental health clinic environment.

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.

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

A valid California Driver's License is required for this position.Open to All Applicants:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside University Health System Divisions may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Application Period:
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSITION 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 specific questions regarding this position, contact Lisette Jimenez via email at:lijimenez@rivco.org.

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