LVN

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$29 - $44

About The Position

The LVN performs basic nursing skills and supports accurate documentation of patient care, timely responses to patient requests, quality care, and anticipation of the daily workload. The role assists registered nurses and physicians with patient data collection, preparation, examinations, and diagnostic testing, and works within the scope of the LVN license. The position is in the Neurology and Neuromuscular Clinic and is scheduled full time for 40 hours, with an 8-hour day shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program if hired after March 1, 2025. Graduation proof is not required if the LVN license was issued and maintained in good standing by the California Board of Vocational Nursing before January 1, 2000.
California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification according to assigned department timelines: upon hire for 7010 Emergency Room; within 90 days for 6401 Perinatology and 7013 OB-ED; within 6 months for 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon), 7089 EDOC Pain Management (Rancho Mirage), 8040 Urgent Care (Argyros), 8043 Urgent Care (Sunrise), 8045 Urgent Care (Rancho Mirage), and 8732 Clinic Division Float Pool.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
Ability to create a welcoming environment and demonstrate empathy and respect toward patients and visitors.
Ability to communicate positively and professionally and handle difficult or stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Ability to organize information or data for easy retrieval and use.
Ability to use general office equipment, including a computer, printer, scanner, and telephone.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
Critical-thinking skills and knowledge of diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, medical supplies, and equipment.
Self-starter with the drive to take action without prompting.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Comply with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies, address compliance questions or concerns, and report suspected violations.
Perform duties within the scope of practice for the professional license held.
Assist registered nurses and physicians by ensuring appropriate patient data collection and preparation, examinations, and diagnostic testing are completed accurately and without delay.
Document patient care accurately and communicate patient assessment data to the RN, when applicable.
Complete assigned patient work within the shift as directed by the RN and, when applicable, evaluate nursing interventions and patient progress toward expected outcomes each shift.
Maintain laboratory and other diagnostic test results and report them to the RN promptly, when applicable.
Communicate supply needs to the supervisor and help ensure work areas are appropriately maintained.
Answer telephone calls politely and efficiently, take clear and accurate messages, and transfer calls.
Provide patients with timely and appropriate discharge instructions.
Use judgment when opening and using supplies to contribute to cost effectiveness.
Use time between patients and duties to help clean and organize the workstation, clean rooms, and file; assist other nurses with care when applicable.
Make patient callbacks to communicate test results or support quality customer service.
Coordinate breaks and lunch periods with team members to maintain patient flow.
Maintain professional boundaries in all patient interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.