LVN I UC

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403B with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Earn-To-Learn Program

Job summary

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) I for Urgent Care. You will support patient flow, provide quality, patient-centered care, and collaborate with clinic, staff, and volunteers to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires California LVN licensure, BLS, and strong English communication. You will work 36 hours/week across day shifts in a hospital clinic environment with a patient-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Current LVN licensure to practice in California.
• One year medical office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of asepsis and sterilization principles.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record use.

Responsibilities

• Support RRH mission and patient-centered care.
• Incorporate RRH core values into daily activities.
• Comply with policies, standards, HIPAA, OSHA.
• Help ensure efficient patient flow during clinics with staff and volunteers.
• Function as LVN in Urgent Care serving insured and uninsured patients.

Skills

English language

Patient care

BLS certification

Teamwork

Minimal supervision

Service Excellence

Asepsis/sterilization

Education

CA LVN licensure

Tools

EMR software

Job description

LVN I UC

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest, California, United States

About this position

LVN I UC

Job Summary

• Occupation: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)


• Specialty: Urgent Care


• Salary: $32.35–$48.52 per hour


• Working Hours: 36 hours/week


• Shifts: Day, shifts vary


• On-Call: No


• Degree Required: Current LVN licensure to practice in California


• Position Type: Full Time


• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic/Private Practice


• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States


• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for Licensed Vocational Nurses who are excited to support the mission and goals of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital while providing quality, patient-centered care in Urgent Care. In this role, you’ll help ensure an efficient and effective flow of patients during scheduled clinics through joint planning and problem-solving with clinic, office, contract, and volunteer staff.

As an LVN in a team-based, patient-centered Urgent Care setting, you’ll serve insured and uninsured children and/or adults, with special emphasis on caring for individuals who experience barriers to accessing care due to income, language, cultural, or social factors.

You’ll incorporate RRH’s core values of quality, respect, integrity, partnership, and compassion into your work while providing excellent customer service to patients, families, team members, volunteers, students, visitors, and vendors. This position may also be asked to work in other departments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the mission and goals of RRH, organizational quality, and patient-centered care.


• Incorporate RRH’s core values of quality, respect, integrity, partnership, and compassion into activities and decisions.


• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.


• Help ensure efficient and effective patient flow during scheduled clinics through joint planning and problem-solving with clinic, office, contract, and volunteer staff.


• Function as an LVN within a team-based, patient-centered Urgent Care setting serving insured and uninsured children and/or adults.


• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.


• Protect the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of patients and their families, as well as coworkers and others.


• Work in other departments as needed.

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver effective, patient-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Current LVN licensure to practice in California


• One year of medical office experience preferred


• BLS certification required and maintained thereafter


• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language


• Understanding of the principles of asepsis and sterilization


• Knowledge of electronic medical record use


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Demonstrated maturity and capability for careful judgment


• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, and coworkers

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• 403B with Employer Match


• Life Insurance


• Flex Spending - Health Care & Dependent Care


• Employee Assistance Program


• Gym Membership Reimbursement


• Sick and Vacation Time


• RRH \"Earn-To-Learn\" Program

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities, allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.