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Licensed Vocational Nurse II-Hemet Adult Clinic (Spanish Bilingual)
County of Riverside
Behavioral Health
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$29.01 - $42.53
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a licensed vocational nurse working in a behavioral health clinic in Hemet, California, where you'll provide hands-on care to adults with mental health needs, including giving medications, checking vital signs, and helping coordinate treatment with doctors and community partners.
It involves traveling to different locations and working closely with a team to support patients on their recovery path.
A good fit would be someone with 1-3 years of nursing experience, especially in mental health or substance use settings, who is compassionate, flexible, and bilingual in Spanish.
Key Requirements
- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in California
- 1-3 years of experience as an LVN
- Spanish bilingual proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment and crisis-intervention skills
- Experience in behavioral health or mental health settings
- Ability to travel for field-based work
- Knowledge of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and care coordination
Full Job Description
The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health Department - Hemet Adult Clinic is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse II to join their team located in Hemet. This is a field position and traveling is required.
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 in the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Family Health Center; and perform other related duties as required.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Incumbents assigned to the LVN II class have one to three years of experience working as an LVN.
This is the full journey level class for LVNs working in non-acute care assignments with the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Care. Incumbents assigned to this class perform the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing with a minimum of supervision and periodic in-service training. LVN II incumbents may compete for promotion to LVN III at the end of four years of experience and demonstrate proficiency in independent practice as an LVN within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing. The LVN II is distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant, Health Services Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, in that a state license is required of incumbents and they perform a more highly skilled form of patient care.
We are seeking a nurse with strong clinical judgment, crisis-intervention skills, and experience in Behavioral Health settings. Field-based work is highly preferred. Daily responsibilities include administering injections, reviewing laboratory results for the medical team, assisting consumers with medication-related concerns, and conducting follow-up on medication issues. The role also involves obtaining medication histories, coordinating care with physicians, and collaborating with network providers to ensure seamless service linkage. Additional duties include supporting physicians by managing calls and calling in medications, recording vital signs for new and routine medication visits, and providing nursing services within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working closely with community partners such as probation, courts, hospitals, and community centers. Accurate, timely documentation in accordance with State, Federal, and County/Department standards is essential.
Preferred candidates will have experience working with individuals living with mental illness, as well as training or background in supporting people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Flexibility, compassion, and a willingness to partner with consumers on their wellness and recovery journey are highly valued.
Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview; Tentative 9/80
Work Location/Address: 650 N. State St, Hemet, CA 92544 is there starting location.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county’s most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.
Whether it’s preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
If you’re committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!
Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting www.ruhealth.org
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 in the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Family Health Center; and perform other related duties as required.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is not an independent practitioner. Incumbents assigned to the LVN II class have one to three years of experience working as an LVN.
This is the full journey level class for LVNs working in non-acute care assignments with the Department of Mental Health or Public Health Ambulatory Care. Incumbents assigned to this class perform the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing with a minimum of supervision and periodic in-service training. LVN II incumbents may compete for promotion to LVN III at the end of four years of experience and demonstrate proficiency in independent practice as an LVN within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing. The LVN II is distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant, Health Services Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, in that a state license is required of incumbents and they perform a more highly skilled form of patient care.
We are seeking a nurse with strong clinical judgment, crisis-intervention skills, and experience in Behavioral Health settings. Field-based work is highly preferred. Daily responsibilities include administering injections, reviewing laboratory results for the medical team, assisting consumers with medication-related concerns, and conducting follow-up on medication issues. The role also involves obtaining medication histories, coordinating care with physicians, and collaborating with network providers to ensure seamless service linkage. Additional duties include supporting physicians by managing calls and calling in medications, recording vital signs for new and routine medication visits, and providing nursing services within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working closely with community partners such as probation, courts, hospitals, and community centers. Accurate, timely documentation in accordance with State, Federal, and County/Department standards is essential.
Preferred candidates will have experience working with individuals living with mental illness, as well as training or background in supporting people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Flexibility, compassion, and a willingness to partner with consumers on their wellness and recovery journey are highly valued.
Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview; Tentative 9/80
Work Location/Address: 650 N. State St, Hemet, CA 92544 is there starting location.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county’s most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.
Whether it’s preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
If you’re committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!
Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting www.ruhealth.org
Requirements
• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurse, 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.
• 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.
Qualifications
Experience: At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public 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.
Certification: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) for professional healthcare providers.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).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. Additional Information
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