Licensed Vocational Nurse III - CHS (Per Diem)

Licensed Vocational Nurse III - CHS (Per Diem)

Salary

$97,385.60 Annually

Location

Throughout Riverside County

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-57765-01RP

Department

RUHS-Correctional Health Systems

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 7:30 AM Pacific

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For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Correctional Health Systems is seeking multiple Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse IIIs to join their CHS-Banning Correctional Facility and CHS-SW Justice Center teams located throughout Riverside County locations including Riverside, Murrieta, Banning, and Indio.

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 patients or inmates at the County Sheriff/Probation adult and juvenile correctional facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in this class are assigned to RUHS Correctional Healthcare Services at an adult detention facility and perform routine and emergency care nursing duties under general supervision and medical protocols.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Incumbents working at the County Sheriff/Probation adult and juvenile correctional facilities have one or more years of experience working as an LVN in an acute care, ambulatory, or correctional healthcare setting.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse III class is the advanced level for LVNs working in County Sheriff/Probation adult and juvenile correctional facilities. Incumbents assigned to this class perform the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing and may have responsibility for emergency care nursing and/or directing and supervising staff and the operations of an outpatient mental health clinic or FQHC or adult and juvenile correctional facility. Responsibilities are further expanded to include assignments in training needs assessment, in-service training, problem-solving clinical and administrative issues, and participating in standardized related policies and procedures. May serve in the absence of the registered nurse or manager in charge, as needed, and may supervise, precept, and mentor staff who have been assigned to the mental health clinic, FQHC, or adult and juvenile correctional facility.

Bilingual candidates are preferred.

These positions will require traveling to facilities throughout Riverside County located in Riverside, Murrieta, Banning, and Indio.

Required valid licenses and certificates:

• California Vocational Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

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:

• Day shift hours: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Night shift hours: 6:00 pm to 6:30 am

Rotating schedule on bi-weekly basis; shift hours below will be determined by department based on availability after start.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Correctional Health partners with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to provide essential healthcare and behavioral health services across five county correctional facilities. Nationally accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), the department upholds a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

If you are passionate about making a difference in correctional health and helping individuals on their path to recovery and reintegration, RUHS Correctional Health is the place for you.

Find out more about RUHS by visiting www.ruhealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurses, 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 care for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, respiratory care, and other treatments including minor surgical procedures, PAP smears, and colposcopies.
• Perform venipuncture and injection of medications including biological immunizations for pediatrics and adults, in addition to 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 Vocational Nursing Practice Act 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 healthcare 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 Vocational Nursing Practice Act 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, reporting 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.
• Participate in, or provide leadership, to various committee meetings and present and/or gather data and information to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions; participate or provide leadership in committee activities related to performance improvement issues by auditing patient records.
• Serve as a preceptor and on-going mentor to nursing staff; act as a resource to other staff and administration, actively supporting the Nurse Manager and supervisory staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: A minimum of four years of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public health clinic environment and/or in a leadership capacity.

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; medical terminology and 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 per the Vocational Nursing Practice Act; 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 Nurses 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 and IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certified by the Board of CA Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

A valid California Drivers License is required as driving will be required to adjacent county jail facilities based on staffing needs throughout Riverside County.

Must maintain a Sheriffs Security Clearance, Level-1 Security Clearance background investigation, for access to all the correctional facilities.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting to 50 pounds; standing for long periods

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact Raven Padilla at rpadilla@rivco.org or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently working on a contract assignment or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System (RUHS)? If you answered "Yes," please be advised that current travel or registry staff are not eligible for hire while under contract at RUHS.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a current, valid California Vocational Nurses License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners?

• Yes
• No

04

Please provide your valid Vocational Nurse License number and upload a copy of your license as an attachment.

05

Are you certified in Intravenous Therapy (IV Therapy) and Blood withdrawal by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association? If yes, upload a copy of your certificate as an attachment.

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide your American Heart Association BLS eCard code number.

08

How many years of professional experience do you have working as an LVN in the care of patients in an acute care or ambulatory or correctional healthcare facility?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

09

How many years of professional experience do you have working as an LVN in the care of patients in a clinical setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

10

Are you willing to work three, twelve-hour shifts per week and four, twelve-hour shifts every other week?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

12

I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as part of the employment requirements of this position.

• Yes
• No

13

What is your proficiency level in Spanish?

• I am not bilingual in Spanish
• I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write
• I can speak, read, and write in Spanish

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

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Riverside, California, 92502-1569

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