LVN-Infectious Disease Clinic (Rancho Mirage)

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our care team in Rancho Mirage, CA. The role requires California LVN licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to translate between Spanish and English.

Staff must complete specified certifications within defined timeframes and support RN/physician teams to deliver timely, accurate patient care. The position emphasizes documentation, patient communication, and efficient workflow across ER, OB-ED, Pain Management, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse Program required if hired after March 1, 2025; proof of graduation not required if LVN license issued and maintained in good standing by California Board of Vocational Nursing prior to Jan 1, 2000.
• If assigned to CC7700 Wound Care Clinic must complete Hyperbaric Medicine training within 1 year of hire.
• California LVN licensure and BLS certification required; additional certifications as outlined below.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification required upon hire (7010 ER). Within 90 days (7013 OB-ED). Within 6 months (7087 EDOC Pain Management, 8040 Urgent Care Argyros, 8043 Sunrise, 8045 Rancho Mirage) and 8732 NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing skills and ensures accurate documentation of patient care activity.
• Responds timely to patient requests and maintains a high standard of care.
• Assists RN and physicians by ensuring data collection, examination and testing occur without delay.
• Maintains lab results and communicates findings to RN.
• Coordinates supplies and equipment and communicates needs to supervisor.
• Provides discharge instructions and supports patient education.
• Maintains professional boundaries and adheres to the Code of Conduct.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Organization skills

Education

California LVN license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

Required: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocation Nurse Program if hired after March 1, 2025; proof of graduation not required if LVN license issued and maintained in good standing by California Board of Vocational Nursing prior to January 1, 2000; if assigned to CC7700 Wound Care Clinic (Warke) must complete Hyperbaric Medicine (HBOT) training course completion within one (1) year of hire

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA);

Additional certifications required as outlined:

Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification:

Upon hire:

• 7010 Emergency Room

Within 90 days:

• 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept)

Within 6 months:

• 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon)
• 8040 Urgent Care (Argyros)
• 8043 Urgent Care (Sunrise)
• 8045 Urgent Care (Rancho Mirage)
• 8732 Clinic Division Float Pool Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider (NRP) certification from AHA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Within 90 days:

• 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept)

Experience:

Preferred: Healthcare experience; experience communicating and translating medical terminology using bilingual Spanish/English skills in a hospital, clinic or medical practice setting

Job Objective:

Performs basic nursing skills; ensures accurate documentation of patient care activity, responds timely to patient requests, maintains a quality standard of care and anticipates daily workload.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs within the scope of practice for the professional license held.
• Assists Registered Nurses (RN) and physicians by ensuring that appropriate data collection and preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all patient care activity; communicates data on patient assessment to RN, if applicable.
• Completes patient assignment within assigned shift as directed by RN; evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and patients progress toward expected outcomes every shift, if applicable.
• Maintains lab and other diagnostic test results and reports to RN in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Orders and communicates supply needs to supervisor to ensure work areas are appropriately and maintained.
• Answers telephone in a polite efficient manner; takes clear and accurate messages, transfers calls.
• Provides timely and appropriate discharge instructions to patients.
• Contributes to cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies.
• Maximizes free time between patients and other duties to assist with cleaning and organizing workstation, cleaning rooms, and filing; assists other nurses with care, if applicable.
• Performs patient callbacks with information about test results or for quality customer service.
• Coordinates breaks and lunch periods with team members so as not to compromise patient flow.
• Maintains and practices professional boundaries with all patient interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize information or data to facilitate easy retrieval and use
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
• Ability to use general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Knowledge of diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, medical supplies and equipment
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
• Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.