Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - MSC Orthopedics Clinic

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II to join their MSC Orthopedic Clinic team in Moreno Valley .

Under supervision and direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician, t he incumbent will be responsible for assisting with patient discharge processes, including discharge instructions and coordination of follow-up care, conducting pre-op and post-op phone calls to assess patient status, providing instructions, and addressing concerns, completing medication reconciliations accurately and timely, assisting with medication management, including medication inventory, stocking, monitoring expiration dates, and maintaining proper storage, utilizing and maintaining documentation within the MRM system and electronic health record systems, assisting with orthopedic procedures, dressing changes, wound care, and removal of sutures, staples, casts, braces, or other orthopedic devices as directed, transporting patients safely within the clinic or procedural areas as needed ; performing nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; and perform other related duties as required .

This department is a fast-paced orthopedic clinic environment with direct patient care responsibilities looking for candidates who bring a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn and grow within the orthopedic specialty.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a solid work ethic, professionalism, and reliability while working collaboratively with providers, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and leadership.

They should be able to perform efficiently in a high-volume clinical setting, maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality patient care.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing clinic needs are essential.

Bilingual candidates who have professional orthopedic, surgical, and/or ambulatory clinic experience are highly preferred.

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 by the American Heart Association (AHA)

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:

5/40 Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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